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simulation

[ sim-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

imitation or enactment, as of something anticipated or in testing.
the act or process of pretending; feigning.
an assumption or imitation of a particular appearance or form; counterfeit; sham.
Psychiatry. a conscious attempt to feign some mental or physical disorder to escape punishment or to gain a desired objective.
the representation of the behavior or characteristics of one system through the use of another system, especially a computer program designed for the purpose.

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English simulacion, from Latin simulātiōn- (stem of simulātiō ) “a pretense”; simulate, -ion

It was unpleasant and discombobulating: a simulation of hostage-taking, mental asylum and demented dreamscape all rolled into one.

This scenario could serve as a model for what could be programed into a virtual simulation.

But actual driving simulation studies have not mimicked these results.

In fact, the list of Democrats calling for Shinseki to go increasingly resembles an election simulation by Nate Silver.

By combining 16 “Neurocore” microchips, the researchers have reached a new benchmark in computer-brain simulation.

The completest escape from one's ordinary preoccupations could be obtained by a resolute simulation of this kind.

All physiologists know that hysterical persons have a tendency to falsehood and simulation.

With other holiness—apparent holiness—a simulation might be combined.

He can save himself much trouble by remembering that in this simulation there is much dishonesty and few lies.

The man has also an external will; but this frequently takes its tincture from simulation and dissimulation.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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