simulation

BrE /sɪmjuˈleɪʃn/ AmE /sɪmjuˈleɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 MODEL/REPRESENTATION B2

a computer program or model that represents real-world situations and processes, often used for training or testing purposes.

simulación, modelo

  • a simulation of something

Collocations military simulation · flight simulation

  • The company uses a new software simulation to train its employees.

    La empresa utiliza un nuevo programa de simulación para entrenar a sus empleados.

2 ACT/BEHAVIOR B1

the act of pretending or imitating something, often for entertainment or educational purposes.

representación, actuación

  • a simulation of an event

Collocations simulation exercise · emergency simulation

  • The students performed a fire drill simulation.

    Los estudiantes realizaron una simulación de un ejercicio contra incendios.