simulation

[sim-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌsɪm yəˈleɪ ʃən /

NOUN

imitation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reproduction

STRONG

clone copy counterfeit duplicate duplication facsimile fake image likeness match reflection replica sham

WEAK

carbon copy mirroring paralleling

Antonyms

STRONG

difference original reality

Example Sentences

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One of the core characteristics of the simulation genre is its soothingly repetitive jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The company housed Sora under its world simulation team, led by Aditya Ramesh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

They directly compared those results with a simulation run on an IBM quantum computer.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But it’s clear at this point that what we’re watching is meant to be understood as a flagrant simulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I’d heard all that before, the last time I’d failed this simulation.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin