simulation

(Inglese)

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

Frequenza

C2
Pronunciato come (IPA)
/ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
Etimologia (Inglese)

First attested in 1340 as Middle English symulacioun, from Middle French simulation, from Old French simulation/simulacion, from Latin simulātiōnem, from simulō (“imitate”). Morphologically simulate + -ion.

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