Simulación (en. Simulation)

/si.mu.laˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Reproduction of a real phenomenon through a model.
The simulation of the weather helps to anticipate changes in the weather.
La simulación del clima ayuda a prever cambios en el tiempo.
Imitation of a situation or process for study or analysis.
A simulation was used to assess the team's response to a crisis.
Se utilizó una simulación para evaluar la respuesta del equipo ante una crisis.
Act of making it seem that something is real or true when it is not.
His simulation of illness was evident to everyone.
Su simulación de enfermedad era evidente para todos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'simulatio', which means 'imitation, farce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flight simulation
Additional training provided by a digital environment that replicates the conditions of a flight.
simulación de vuelo
market simulation
Model that imitates operations in a sales environment to analyze economic behaviors.
simulación de mercado
to make a simulation
To conduct a practical exercise to imitate and analyze a process.
hacer una simulación

Related Words

model
Reproduction or representation of an object or process that is used for studies.
modelo
pretense
Action of simulating or disguising something that is not real.
fingimiento
training
Process of acquiring skills and knowledge through practice.
entrenamiento

Slang Meanings

To pretend
It is not good to simulate in an emergency situation.
No es bueno hacer simulación en una situación de emergencia.
Acting
The simulation was so convincing that everyone thought he was serious.
La simulación fue tan convincente que todos pensaron que estaba en serio.