simulation

simulación, modelo

Modelo de un sistema o situación real que sirve para probar o predecir lo que ocurrirá.

En inglés sencillo: A model of a real system or situation used to test or predict what will happen.

• The simulation predicts tomorrow’s weather.
• We ran several simulations of the new engine.
• This computer simulation models traffic across the city.

Cómo se usa: simulation of something (The simulation of traffic predicted long delays.)

Sinónimos: model

Expresiones frecuentes: computer simulation, run a simulation, simulation of something

simulación, recreación

Versión artificial de un hecho real, creada para mostrar cómo sería.

En inglés sencillo: A made-up version of a real event, created to show what it would look like.

• We watched a simulation of the landing.
• The school held a fire simulation.
• This simulation shows how the accident happened.

Cómo se usa: simulation of something (We watched a simulation of a rescue.)

Sinónimos: recreation, imitation

Expresiones frecuentes: simulation of something, realistic simulation, emergency simulation

simulación, modelización

Actividad de imitar cómo funciona o sucede algo para estudiarlo o ponerlo a prueba.

En inglés sencillo: The activity of copying how something works or happens so it can be studied or tested.

• Simulation helps engineers test their designs.
• The team used simulation to study airflow.
• Extensive simulation reduced the need for physical tests.

Sinónimos: modeling

Expresiones frecuentes: through simulation, simulation testing, numerical simulation