Synonyms for

Simulation

Verb / ˌsɪmjʌˈleɪʃʌn / Another word for simulation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Simulation means the act of pretending or imitating something, often using a computer or machine.

Synonyms & similar words

pretending pretense pretence computersimulation model feigning imitation replica modeling emulation copy counterfeit fakery mock-up recreation duplication mimicry facsimile imitative emulative simulacrum clone mockery copycat doppelganger

Synonyms by register

Formal

emulation replication imitation modeling

Informal

pretend fake copy mock-up

Literary

semblance guise phantom

Antonyms

reality authenticity original fact truth veracity

Common collocations

  • computer simulation
  • virtual simulation
  • simulation model
  • simulation game
  • simulation software
  • simulation exercise
  • simulation results

Word family

noun simulation
verb simulate
adjective simulated
adverb similarly

Usage note

Simulation refers to the imitation of a real-world process or system. It is often used in technical and scientific contexts, but can also refer to a less serious imitation.

Example sentences

  1. The students did a simulation of a space mission in class.
  2. The engineers used a simulation to test the safety of the new car.
  3. The video game is a simulation of a medieval kingdom.
  4. The doctor used a simulation to teach the medical students how to perform surgery.
  5. The weatherman used a simulation to predict the path of the hurricane.

Quotes

  • In the future, computer technology will allow us to create simulations of anything we can imagine.
  • Simulation is a powerful tool for learning and discovery.
  • Sometimes the best way to understand something is to simulate it.

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