simulation

US /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
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1.

the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time

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The flight simulation prepared the pilots for various scenarios.
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Computer simulation is used to model complex systems.
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modelingimitationreplicationrepresentationreproduction
2.

the act of pretending; deception

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His illness was just a simulation to avoid work.
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The suspect's confession turned out to be a simulation.
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pretensefeigningdeceptiondisguisesham
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simulate