digital simulation
[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl sɪmjuˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: simulações digitais
simulação digital
1. A computer-based imitation or model of a real-world process, system, or phenomenon using digital technology to replicate behavior and outcomes
The engineers used digital simulation to test the aircraft design before building a physical prototype.
Os engenheiros usaram simulação digital para testar o design da aeronave antes de construir um protótipo físico.
2. The process of running computational models to predict, analyze, or understand system performance without physical experimentation
Digital simulation allows researchers to observe climate patterns over thousands of years in seconds.
A simulação digital permite que pesquisadores observem padrões climáticos ao longo de milhares de anos em segundos.
3. A virtual representation or recreation of a real scenario, environment, or event using computer software
Medical students practice surgery through digital simulation before operating on actual patients.
Estudantes de medicina praticam cirurgia através de simulação digital antes de operar em pacientes reais.
Digital simulation has become increasingly important in Brazilian and American industries, particularly in aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, and climate research sectors. In Brazil, it's a key component of STEM education initiatives and is heavily used at major research institutions like USP and UFRJ. The term reflects the global shift toward computational methods in engineering and scientific research, reducing costs and environmental impact of physical testing.
Related Idioms & Phrases
run a digital simulation
conduct a digital simulation
digital simulation environment
digital simulation framework
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