simulation
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An imitation of a real situation or process, often run on a computer to study how it behaves.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Pilots practice emergency landings in a flight _____ long before they ever fly a real plane."
Answer: simulation
In your own words, what does "simulation" mean?
An imitation of a real situation or process, often run on a computer to study how it behaves.
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