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Meaning of Simulation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃn̩

Definitions

  1. Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
  2. The process of simulating.
  3. A video game designed to convey a more or less realistic experience, as of a sport or warfare.
  4. Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.
  5. The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when no foul has been committed.

Equivalents

Examples

“This exercise is a simulation of actual battle conditions.”
“The most reliable simulation predicts that the hurricane will turn north.”
“Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.”
“Some kids in the classroom will be playing simulations after school.”
“For to him that opens himself, Men will hardly shew themselves averse, but will (fair) let him go on, and turn their freedom of speech to freedom of thought. And therefore it is a good shrewd Proverb of the Spaniard, Tell a lye, and find a Troth; as if there were no way of discovery, but by Simulation.”
“"Players are very good at simulation," said Premier League referee Graham Poll. "I'm not saying they do practice, but I find it hard to believe they are so good at something without practicing. We have to issue more cards because it is the only way we can stop simulation spoiling the game. It is a cancer."”
“In the build-up to the second spot-kick, André Villas-Boas felt United striker Danny Welbeck had deliberately tripped over the leg of Branislav Ivanovic rather than an intentional foul being committed. "Referees have pretty clear orders on simulation, but it is difficult for them to assess the difference between simulation and fouls in those situations," he said.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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