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simulations

/ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃənz/ /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃənz/

Meanings
noun
Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.

Examples :

"The most reliable simulation predicts that the hurricane will turn north."
technology computing science system

Related Words

Illustration realistic

realistic adjective

/ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/

Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

"A realistic appraisal of the situation."

Illustration simulates

simulates verb

/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪts/ /ˈsɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/

To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

"We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration simulation

simulation noun

/sɪmjʊleɪʃən/

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

"The most reliable simulation predicts that the hurricane will turn north."

Illustration simulating

simulating verb

/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɪməˌleɪtɪŋ/

To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

"We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter."

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

Illustration hurricane

hurricane noun

/ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhɝɪˌkeɪn/

A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.

"The hurricane forced the school to close for several days. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration extensive

extensive adjective

/ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/

Having a great extent; covering a large area; vast

"The park has an extensive collection of trees, covering almost half the city block. "

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration behaviour

behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "