Phrase guide

computer simulation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A computer model.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: simulation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: technique, model, theoretical account, framework

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tietokonesimulointi — computer model
  • Finnish: tietokonesimulaatio — computer model
  • German: Computersimulation — computer model
  • Malay: penyelakuan komputer — computer model
  • Norwegian Bokmål: datasimulering — computer model
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: datasimulering — computer model
  • Swedish: datorsimulering — computer model