B2 noun Neutral

simulation

/ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

A simulation is the imitation or representation of a real-world process or system over time. It involves using a model to study how a system works or to train individuals in a safe, controlled environment.

Ejemplos

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1

The pilot spent hours in a flight simulation to prepare for emergency landings.

The pilot spent hours in a flight simulation to prepare for emergency landings.

2

The government conducted a simulation of the economic crisis to evaluate potential recovery strategies.

The government conducted a simulation of the economic crisis to evaluate potential recovery strategies.

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This game is a great simulation of what it's like to manage a professional sports team.

This game is a great simulation of what it's like to manage a professional sports team.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
simulation
Verb
simulate
Adjetivo
simulated
Relacionado
simulator
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Sims' video game. It is a Life Simulation where you control virtual people.

Quiz rápido

The medical students used a highly realistic ___ to practice the complex surgical procedure.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: simulation

Ejemplos

1

The pilot spent hours in a flight simulation to prepare for emergency landings.

everyday

The pilot spent hours in a flight simulation to prepare for emergency landings.

2

The government conducted a simulation of the economic crisis to evaluate potential recovery strategies.

formal

The government conducted a simulation of the economic crisis to evaluate potential recovery strategies.

3

This game is a great simulation of what it's like to manage a professional sports team.

informal

This game is a great simulation of what it's like to manage a professional sports team.

4

Advanced computer simulations allow scientists to predict climate patterns with increasing accuracy.

academic

Advanced computer simulations allow scientists to predict climate patterns with increasing accuracy.

5

Before launching the new production line, we ran a digital simulation to identify potential bottlenecks.

business

Before launching the new production line, we ran a digital simulation to identify potential bottlenecks.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
simulation
Verb
simulate
Adjetivo
simulated
Relacionado
simulator

Colocaciones comunes

computer simulation computer simulation
flight simulation flight simulation
realistic simulation realistic simulation
run a simulation run a simulation
simulation software simulation software

Frases Comunes

training simulation

training simulation

digital simulation

digital simulation

live-action simulation

live-action simulation

Se confunde a menudo con

simulation vs stimulation

Stimulation refers to encouraging activity or excitement, while simulation refers to creating a model or imitation.

simulation vs dissimulation

Dissimulation specifically means hiding one's true feelings or intentions, whereas simulation is more general modeling.

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Notas de uso

Simulation is widely used in technical and scientific fields to describe computer-generated models. It can also be used in medical or sports contexts to describe the act of faking an injury or symptom.

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Errores comunes

Learners often accidentally say 'stimulation' when they mean 'simulation.' Be careful with the 'mu' versus 'tu' sounds.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Sims' video game. It is a Life Simulation where you control virtual people.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'simulare', which means to copy, represent, or feign.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: simulations) Often used as an attributive noun before other nouns (e.g., simulation model)
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Contexto cultural

The 'Simulation Theory' is a popular modern philosophical discussion suggesting that our entire universe might be a computer-generated simulation.

Quiz rápido

The medical students used a highly realistic ___ to practice the complex surgical procedure.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: simulation

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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