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Simulation

Scope note

The representation of the behavior or characteristics of one system through the use of another system, especially a computer model; used often to forecast or predict the behavior of a dynamic system when real world experimentation is not feasible.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000237969

Broader Terms used

<computer-use functions>

Created

13yrs ago

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