Definition for "Simulate"

Etymology

Latin simulatus, past participle of simulare (“to make like, imitate, copy, represent, feign”) similis (“like”); see similar.
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Simulate - (Verb)

phonetic : /ˈsimyəˌlāt/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/simulate.mp3
1. Imitate the appearance or character of
  • red ocher intended to simulate blood
2. Pretend to have or feel (an emotion)
  • it was impossible to force a smile, to simulate pleasure
3. Produce a computer model of
  • future population changes were simulated by computer
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copy, simulate (reproduce someone's behavior or looks) "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
model, simulate (create a representation or model of) "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"
feign (make a pretence of) "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
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To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.
  • We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter.
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Simulate - (General)

4. imitate: reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
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5. model: create a representation or model of; "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"
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6. make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
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7. (simulated) fake: not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; "it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide"
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8. (simulated) reproduced or made to resemble; imitative in character; "under simulated combat conditions"
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9. (simulation) 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)
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10. Simulation is the imitation of some real thing, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system.
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11. (Simulations (Revelation Space)) This article lists elements of technology in the fictional Revelation Space universe created by Alastair Reynolds.
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12. To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of
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13. (simulation) Something which simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour; The process of simulating; the act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when a foul hasn't been committed
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14. (Simulated) Artificial gemstones used to “simulate” natural gemstonesGemstones in order to make more affordable jewellery, for example simulated pearls.
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15. (Simulation) the use of a computer to imitate the behavior of a real system, leading to a better understanding of that system. Molecular simulation applies and combines methods and strategies like molecular modeling, molecular mechanics, QM, and mesoscale modeling to study chemical systems.
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16. (Simulation) A process involving special X-ray pictures that are used to plan radiation treatment so that the area to be treated is precisely located and marked for treatment.
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17. Simulation is the process of carrying out extensive data collection with a simple, safe, inexpensive, easy-to-duplicate event that has essentially the same characteristics as another event that is of actual interest to an investigator. ...
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18. (Simulation) a 3D technique used to balance the line. It involves using cardboard, wood and plastic foam to create full-sized equipment mock ups that can be easily moved around to obtain an optimum layout.
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19. (Simulation) The imitation of the reality for studying the effect of changing parameters in a model as a means of preparing a decision.
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20. (Simulation) The process of imitating a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas. Advanced computer programs can simulate weather conditions, chemical reactions, atomic reactions, even biological processes. ...
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21. (Simulation) The process of planning radiation therapy to allow the radiation to be delivered to the intended location.
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22. (Simulation) "The process of designing a model of a real system and conducting experiments with this model for the purpose of understanding the behavior of the system and/or evaluating various strategies for the operation of the system" -- Introduction to Simulation Using SIMAN, by C. D. ...
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23. (simulation) The representation of an actual system by means of a mathematical model (for example, a power flow is a simulation of an actual power system and provides data on how the system will perform under conditions studied).
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24. (Simulation) The use of a mathematical model to imitate a situation many times in order to estimate the likelihood of various possible outcomes. See: Monte Carlo simulation.
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25. (simulation) The imitation or anticipation of reality. Today usually in 3D and photorealistically.
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26. (simulation) A training device designed to reproduce a real-world situation in a risk-controlled learning environment.
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27. (SIMULATION) Attempt to replicate, in varying degrees, a clinical situation, in order to teach or assess nursing skills and knowledge
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28. "A simulation is a simulated real life scenario displayed on the computer, which the student has to act upon".
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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /sɪmjʉːleɪt/
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