computational simulation

[kəm.pjuː.ˈteɪ.ʃən.əl.sɪm.juː.ˈleɪ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: computational simulations / simulações computacionais
simulação computacional
1. The process of using a computer to model and imitate the behavior of a real-world system or process, allowing prediction of outcomes without physical experimentation
The engineers used computational simulation to test the aerodynamic properties of the new aircraft design before building a prototype.
Os engenheiros usaram simulação computacional para testar as propriedades aerodinâmicas do novo design da aeronave antes de construir um protótipo.
2. A computer-based representation of a physical, biological, or social system that enables researchers to study behavior and predict results
Climate researchers rely on computational simulation to model future weather patterns and climate change scenarios.
Pesquisadores de clima dependem de simulação computacional para modelar padrões climáticos futuros e cenários de mudança climática.
3. The use of algorithms and numerical methods to replicate complex phenomena in a controlled digital environment
Medical students practice surgical procedures through computational simulation before operating on real patients.
Estudantes de medicina praticam procedimentos cirúrgicos através de simulação computacional antes de operar em pacientes reais.
Computational simulation has become increasingly important in Brazilian universities and tech industries, particularly in engineering, medicine, and climate research. The term is standard in academic discourse and reflects Brazil's growing investment in STEM education and research. In the USA, it's widely used in Silicon Valley, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and academic research sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
computer simulationdigital simulationnumerical simulationvirtual simulationsimulação numéricamodelagem computacional
Antonyms / Antônimos
physical experimentreal-world testingempirical observationexperimento físicoteste real

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
simulação computacional
Standard and widely used term in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
simulação computacional / simulação digital
Both terms are used interchangeably in the technology hub
Rio de Janeiro
simulação computacional
Standard usage in research institutions and engineering sectors
Portugal
simulação computacional / simulação por computador
Similar to Brazilian usage; 'por computador' is slightly more formal

Related Words

modelingalgorithmnumerical analysisvirtual realitymachine learningdata analysissoftware engineeringmodelagemanálise numérica

Related Idioms & Phrases

to run a simulation
simulation-based learning
in silico experiment
executar uma simulação
aprendizado baseado em simulação
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