simulations
Computer-generated mock-ups
Simulations are imitations of real processes, systems, or situations.
A flight simulator lets pilots practice without leaving the ground.
Computer simulations model weather patterns, disease spread, or economic systems.
In gaming, simulation games replicate activities like city-building or farming.
The philosophical sense asks whether reality itself might be a simulation—a programmed construct we mistake for genuine existence.
Simulated immersive environment
- immersiveFully engaging the senses
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
- interactiveAllowing mutual exchange
- avatarDigital user representation
environment · graphics · rendering · real-time · augmented · metaverse · holographic · digital twin
Simulated characters
- SimCityUrban planning simulation
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- sandboxEnclosed play area
- tycoonDominant industrial leader
management · city-builder · resource · economy · civilization · roleplaying · world · career
Simulating or demonstrating form
- computationalRelating to digital calculation
- numericalRelating to figures
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
- finite elementNumerical method using subdivisions
mathematical · algorithm · parameter · variable · data · analysis · prediction · hypothesis
Hole-boring device
- scenarioPostulated event sequence
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
mock · war games · emergency · medical · surgical · driver · cockpit · firefighting
Technical drawing technology
- designPurposeful creative planning
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- testingExamining to evaluate
- structuralRelating to building framework
circuit · process · control · robotics · manufacturing · aerospace · automotive · materials
Science of matter and energy
- mechanicsScience of motion
- fluid dynamicsScience of flowing matter
- thermodynamicOf heat-energy science
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
particle · collision · gravity · motion · structural · electromagnetic · quantum · turbulence
Of tiny particles
- cellularComposed of small units
- proteinFolded amino chain
- genomicOf the full chromosome set
- evolutionaryPertaining to gradual biological change
ecological · population · biochemical · metabolic · organism · enzyme · ecosystem · epidemiological
VR
Simulated immersive environment
- immersiveFully engaging the senses
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
- interactiveAllowing mutual exchange
avatar · environment · graphics · rendering · real-time · augmented · metaverse · holographic · digital twin · sandbox
Sims
Simulated characters
tycoon · management · city-builder · resource · economy · civilization · roleplaying · world · career · farming
modeling
Simulating or demonstrating form
- computationalRelating to digital calculation
- numericalRelating to figures
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
finite element · mathematical · algorithm · parameter · variable · data · analysis · prediction · hypothesis · validation
drill
Hole-boring device
rehearsal · mock · war games · emergency · medical · surgical · driver · cockpit · firefighting · military
CAD
Technical drawing technology
structural · circuit · process · control · robotics · manufacturing · aerospace · automotive · materials · stress
physics
Science of matter and energy
- mechanicsScience of motion
- fluid dynamicsScience of flowing matter
- thermodynamicOf heat-energy science
aerodynamic · particle · collision · gravity · motion · structural · electromagnetic · quantum · turbulence · heat transfer
molecular
Of tiny particles
evolutionary · ecological · population · biochemical · metabolic · organism · enzyme · ecosystem · epidemiological · pharmacokinetic
- trainingtraining, basic training, training session, employee training, apprenticeships
- biomathematicsdifferential equations, Michaelis-Menten, pharmacokinetics, feedback loops, exponential growth
- learninglearning, learn, classes, instruction, studying
- computingcomputer, computers, software, hardware, code
- engineeringengineers, civil engineering, engineering, electrical engineering, blueprint
- strategystrategy, grand strategy, tactics, tactic, tactical
simulationsrealities
Things that exist
originals · actualities · the real thing · genuine articles · live events
simulationsfield work
Research outside the office
real-life experiences · hands-on practice · direct experience · live events · live action
- computer simulationDigital imitation of processes
- simulation gameInteractive model of reality
- flight simulationArtificial piloting experience
- combat simulationStaged military engagement
- military simulationsPractice combat operations
- sports simulationGames replicating real athletics