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{
"term": "simulation",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"academic": true,
"ox5000": true,
"cefr": "c1",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "a situation in which a particular set of conditions is created artificially in order to study or experience something that could exist in reality",
"cefr": "c1",
"examples": [
{
"text": "a computer simulation of how the planet functions"
},
{
"text": "a simulation model"
},
{
"text": "An important part of training is role-play and the simulation of court cases."
},
{
"text": "Simulation models are used to predict earthquake patterns."
},
{
"text": "The pilot's skills are tested through simulation."
},
{
"text": "To test the model under different conditions, it is necessary to run simulations on a computer."
},
{
"text": "a virtual reality simulation of a moon landing"
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["computer", "computerized", "digital"],
"verb + simulation": ["carry out", "conduct", "perform"],
"simulation + verb": ["indicate something", "show something"],
"simulation + noun": ["model", "program", "software"],
"preposition": [
"in a/the simulation",
"through simulation",
"simulation of"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "the act of pretending that something is real when it is not",
"examples": [
{
"text": "the simulation of concern"
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃn/",
"audio": "si/simulation/simulation__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃn/",
"audio": "si/simulation/simulation__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": null
}