simulation

simulation, modèle

Modèle d’un système ou d’une situation réelle servant à tester ou prévoir ce qui se passera.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : simulation of something (The simulation of traffic predicted long delays.)

Synonymes : model

Expressions courantes : computer simulation, run a simulation, simulation of something

simulation, reconstitution

Version créée d’un événement réel pour montrer à quoi il ressemblerait.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : simulation of something (We watched a simulation of a rescue.)

Synonymes : recreation, imitation

Expressions courantes : simulation of something, realistic simulation, emergency simulation

simulation, modélisation

Action d’imiter le fonctionnement ou le déroulement de quelque chose pour l’étudier ou le tester.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : modeling

Expressions courantes : through simulation, simulation testing, numerical simulation