simulation :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the prediction of the behaviour of some system by creating an approximate model of it

n. the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)

model, simulation

n. representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

simulation, computer simulation

n. (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated"

pretense, pretence, pretending, simulation, feigning

n. the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending"

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dummy

n. a figure representing the human form

manikin, mannikin, homunculus

n. a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal

waxwork, wax figure

n. an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax

reproduction, reproductive memory

n. recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall

duplicate, duplication

n. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly; "he made a duplicate for the files"

facsimile, autotype

n. an exact copy or reproduction

likeness, semblance

n. picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

act, routine, number, turn, bit

n. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"

show

n. a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"

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