Simulation
Origin
First attested in 1340. From Middle English simulacion/simulacioun, from Old French simulation/simulacion, from Latin simulÄtiÅnem, from simulÅ ("imitate").
Full definition of simulation
Noun
simulation
(plural simulations)- Something which simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.''This exercise is a simulation of actual battle conditions.The most reliable simulation predicts that the hurricane will turn north.
- The process of simulating.Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.
- Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.
- 1625, w:Francis Bacon, The w Chapter Of Simulation and Dissimulation, For to him that opens himself, Men will hardly shew themselves averse, but will (fair) let him go on, and turn their freedom of speech to freedom of thought. And therefore it is a good shrewd Proverb of the Spaniard, Tell a lye, and find a Troth; as if there were no way of discovery, but by Simulation.
- (soccer) The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when a foul hasn't been committed.
- 2004, Monday, April 19, Ravi Ubha, Inside Soccer: FIFA gives Cameroon short(s) shrift, "Players are very good at simulation," said Premier League referee Graham Poll. "I'm not saying they do practice, but I find it hard to believe they are so good at something without practicing. We have to issue more cards because it is the only way we can stop simulation spoiling the game. It is a cancer."
- 2012, Saturday, 11 February, AVB wants action on simulation, In the build-up to the second spot-kick, Villa-Boas felt United striker Danny Welbeck had deliberately tripped over the leg of Branislav Ivanovic rather than an intentional foul being committed. "Referees have pretty clear orders on simulation, but it is difficult for them to assess the difference between simulation and fouls in those situations," he said.