Definitions for simulation
ˌsɪm yəˈleɪ ʃənsim·u·la·tion

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. simulationnoun

   the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)

2. simulation, computer simulationnoun

   (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program

   "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated"

3. model, simulationnoun

   representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

4. pretense, pretence, pretending, simulation, feigningnoun

   the act of giving a false appearance

   "his conformity was only pretending"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. simulationnoun

   Something which simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.

2. simulationnoun

   The process of simulating.

   Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.

3. simulationnoun

   Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.

4. simulationnoun

   The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when a foul hasn't been committed.

5. Etymology: First attested in 1340. From simulacion/simulacioun, from simulation/simulacion, from simulationem, from simulo.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Simulationnoun

   That part of hypocrisy which pretends that to be which is not.

   Etymology: simulation, French; simulatio from simulo, Latin.

   Simulation is a vice rising of a natural falseness, or fearfulness; or of a mind that hath some main faults; which because a man must needs disguise, it maketh him practise simulation. Francis Bacon.

   For the unquestionable virtues of her person and mind, he well expressed his love in an act and time of no simulation towards his end, bequeathing her all his mansion-houses, and a power to dispose of his whole personal estate. Henry Wotton.

   For distinction sake, a deceiving by word is commonly called a lie; and deceiving by actions, gestures, or behaviour, is called simulation or hypocrisy. Robert South, Sermons.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Simulationnoun

   the act of simulating, or assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true; -- distinguished from dissimulation, which disguises or conceals what is true

Freebase(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Simulation

   Simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. The act of simulating something first requires that a model be developed; this model represents the key characteristics or behaviors/functions of the selected physical or abstract system or process. The model represents the system itself, whereas the simulation represents the operation of the system over time. Simulation is used in many contexts, such as simulation of technology for performance optimization, safety engineering, testing, training, education, and video games. Simulation is also used with scientific modelling of natural systems or human systems to gain insight into their functioning. Simulation can be used to show the eventual real effects of alternative conditions and courses of action. Simulation is also used when the real system cannot be engaged, because it may not be accessible, or it may be dangerous or unacceptable to engage, or it is being designed but not yet built, or it may simply not exist. Key issues in simulation include acquisition of valid source information about the relevant selection of key characteristics and behaviours, the use of simplifying approximations and assumptions within the simulation, and fidelity and validity of the simulation outcomes.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. simulation

   The vice of counterfeiting illness or defect, for the purpose of being invalided.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. simulation

   The vice of counterfeiting illness or defect, for the purpose of being invalided.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of simulation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of simulation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of simulation in a Sentence

1. Otis Brawley:

   And it really upset the anti-smoking people, it upset the folks who are in the nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention -- Bert Vogelstein really upset the prevention crowd, keep in mind it's a mathematical simulation, it's not a clinical trial, but [ Vogelstein is ] noting that a certain number of cases are due to replication error, DNA replication error, in normal growth.

2. Carey Balaban:

   The way we view this is that it's an area for active research, i'm currently doing some research sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, where we're looking at using computer simulation and a variety of physical and biological models to just get an idea of what are likely possibilities.

3. Carissa Etienne:

   Our vision is a state-of-the-art school to deliver high-quality, multi-lingual learning, both on-line and in-person, alongside a cutting-edge simulation center for health emergencies.

4. Ryan Moorhead:

   People think we're out there and it's like a simulation war game or something like that. It isn't anything like that. It's more of an extreme action sport.

5. Parham Aarabi:

   The more we got into it, the more we realized there was a need for simulation in virtual makeovers and try-on in the beauty space.

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