simulations

Meanings

• noun

  The imitation of the operation or appearance of something, typically in a less real or less serious context.

  - "The flight simulator allowed us to practice emergency procedures."
  - "The student's presentation was a simulation of a real-life business scenario."

• noun

  An artificial representation of reality, especially in a virtual environment.

  - "The video game provided a realistic simulation of driving a race car."
  - "The scientists created a computer simulation of the solar system."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with simulations
assemblages , dissemblances , semblances

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Variants

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simulation , simulations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'simulare', meaning 'to represent' or 'to resemble'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'simulation' was in the 16th century.

2. The term 'simulation' is derived from the Latin word 'simulare', which means 'to represent' or 'to resemble'.

3. The first flight simulator was developed in the 1920s by Edward Link.

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Related Concepts

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1. Virtual Reality: A computer-generated simulated environment that can be experienced and interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a user.

2. Augmented Reality: An interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects in the real world are enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information, sometimes across multiple sensory modalities.

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Culture

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Simulations have been used extensively in various fields such as education, entertainment, and scientific research. In education, simulations are used to provide students with realistic experiences and help them learn complex concepts. In entertainment, simulations are used in video games and virtual reality experiences to immerse users in alternative worlds. In scientific research, simulations are used to model complex systems and phenomena.

How to Memorize "simulations"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a computer screen displaying a virtual environment.
   - Visualize yourself interacting with objects in the virtual environment.
   - Visualize the word 'simulation' written in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'simulation' with 'imitation'.
   - Associate the word 'simulation' with 'virtual environment'.
   - Associate the word 'simulation' with 'learning'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: S-Imulation M-akes Learning Interactive And N-ew.
   - Create a sentence: Simulations Make Learning More Interactive And New.
   - Create a picture: A computer screen displaying a virtual environment labeled 'Simulation'.

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