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Simulation vs Replica - What's the difference?

simulation | replica |

As nouns the difference between simulation and replica

is that simulation is something which simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.' while replica is an exact copy.

simulation

English

(wikipedia simulation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something which simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.''
    • This exercise is a simulation of actual battle conditions.
    The most reliable simulation predicts that the hurricane will turn north.
  • The process of simulating.
    • Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.
  • Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.
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  • (soccer) The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when a foul hasn't been committed.
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    • Derived terms

    * computer simulation

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    replica

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An exact copy.
    • The statue on the museum floor is an authentic replica .
  • A copy made at a smaller scale of the original.
    • He collected replicas of old cars.

    Related terms

    * replicant * replicate * replication * reply

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