simulation
noun
Examples of simulation in a Sentence
Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Rather than calculating the exact moment that the eclipse begins and ends for thousands of locations, our simulation uses these coordinates to create a realtime 3D simulation with the same type of computer programming that is common in video games.
—Chris Wilson, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: 2024
Soar through the skies once again in this next-gen, cutting-edge take on classic Microsoft flight simulation.
—PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
Using the simulation, Rose and her team found that what dictates what happens to an orbiting star is its distance from the black hole.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Under the simulation theory, cool bullet-dodging, and even cooler soundtracks, the movies are about pointing out the facades and fakery that surround us.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Thrill Island refers to the collection of tubes that clutter the ass of the ship and offer passengers six waterslides and a surfing simulation.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
In 1999, the Wachowskis wrote and directed a film about a dystopian future where robots control the planet and force humanity to live obliviously inside a simulation known as the Matrix.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
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Quantum Leap in Computing: Quantum computing will continue to advance, unlocking new possibilities in cryptography, optimization, and scientific simulations.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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simulation
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Note: Although a simulation does not have effect as between the parties, its lack of effect may not be asserted against third parties, such as creditors or bona fide purchasers, to avoid liability.
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