Simulation
/ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of imitating or replicating a real-world process, system, or event for study or training purposes.
The legal team used a simulation of the trial to prepare their arguments.
- (n.) A representation, often computational, of a process or scenario to analyze potential outcomes.
The simulation demonstrated the potential impact of policy changes on the economy.
Forms
- simulations
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Commentary
Simulations are valuable in legal contexts for risk assessment and training, but precise scenarios must be clearly defined to avoid ambiguity.
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