Computer Simulation (Noun)
Meaning
(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".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The computer simulation of the city's traffic patterns allowed urban planners to test different scenarios for improving congestion.
- A computer simulation of the spacecraft's descent into the Martian atmosphere helped engineers identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
- The video game's computer simulation of the physics of flight allowed for a highly realistic experience for players.
- Computer simulation of the molecular interactions between the two chemicals allowed researchers to predict the outcome of the reaction.
- A computer simulation of the global climate helped scientists model the potential impacts of different policy choices on greenhouse gas emissions.