simulation

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a type of video game that tries to copy real-life activities like driving or flying.

n. a genre of video game designed to mimic real-world activities with a high degree of technical accuracy.

“He enjoys playing a racing simulation because the car handling feels very real.”

“Modern flight simulations offer such high fidelity that they are frequently used as supplementary tools for student pilots.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Sports Technical

n. the act of pretending to be tripped or hurt in a game to trick the referee.

n. the act of feigning a fall or injury in order to deceive an official into awarding a foul or penalty.

“The player received a yellow card for simulation after falling in the penalty area.”

“The referee was praised for his ability to distinguish between a genuine foul and a clever piece of simulation by the striker.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Formal · Literary

n. the act of pretending to have a feeling or a physical condition.

n. the act of feigning or assuming a false appearance; a deceptive imitation of a state or quality.

“Her smile was a mere simulation of happiness to hide her true feelings.”

“The spy's successful simulation of a local merchant allowed him to move through the city without drawing any suspicion from the guards.”