sim

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal

n. a computer program or machine that copies real-life situations, like flying a plane or racing a car.

n. a clipping of 'simulation' or 'simulator', referring to a virtual environment or hardware used for training or entertainment.

“The pilot spent four hours in the flight sim to practice landing in a storm.”

“Advanced racing sims require high-end hardware to accurately replicate the physics of tire grip and aerodynamic downforce.”