The word simulation mean what?

Simulation refers to the imitation or replication of a real-life process or situation in order to study or understand its behavior or outcomes. It can also refer to the use of computer software to model or simulate a specific scenario or system.

Simulation means:

- An act of imitating or faking something:
- Imitating someone's behavior or speech
- A mock-up or model that represents a real system or situation

- An artificial reproduction or imitation, especially of a situation or process:
- A computer program or model that recreates a real-world system
- A virtual environment that mimics real-world conditions

- The process of pretending or acting as if something were real:
- Engaging in role play or mock scenarios
- Using props or actors to create a realistic experience

- In medicine, the imitation of a disease or physiological process:
- Using artificial means or models to study medical conditions