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simulation

simulation Simulation is a way of representing a system in an abstract form so its behavior can be estimated.

Simulation is a way of representing a system in an abstract form so its behavior can be estimated. It uses a mathematical model with chosen parameters and starting conditions to predict how the system may act.

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