discrete event simulation

[/dɪˈskriːt ɪˈvent ˌsɪm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: discrete event simulations
simulação de eventos discretos
1. A computational modeling technique that represents the operation of a system as a chronological sequence of events, where each event occurs at a specific point in time and changes the state of the system
Discrete event simulation is used to model the behavior of a hospital emergency department during peak hours.
A simulação de eventos discretos é usada para modelar o comportamento de um departamento de emergência hospitalar durante as horas de pico.
2. A method for analyzing systems where state changes occur instantaneously at separated points in time, as opposed to continuous simulation
Manufacturing plants use discrete event simulation to optimize production schedules and reduce bottlenecks.
As plantas de manufatura usam simulação de eventos discretos para otimizar cronogramas de produção e reduzir gargalos.
Discrete event simulation is a well-established methodology in operations research, industrial engineering, and computer science globally, including both Brazil and the USA. It is heavily used in manufacturing optimization, logistics, healthcare management, and telecommunications in both countries. Brazilian universities teach DES extensively in engineering and computer science programs, with the term 'simulação de eventos discretos' being the standard technical terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DESevent-driven simulationdiscrete simulationevent-based simulation
Antonyms / Antônimos
continuous simulationsystem dynamicsagent-based modeling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
simulação de eventos discretos
Most common technical term used in academia and industry
São Paulo
simulação de eventos discretos
Standard usage in engineering and operations research sectors
Portugal
simulação de eventos discretos
Identical terminology used in Portuguese universities and industry
General Brazilian
DES
Acronym commonly used in technical documentation and academic papers

Related Words

stochastic simulationMonte Carlo simulationqueueing theorysystem dynamicsagent-based modelingcomputational modelingoperational researchprocess mining

Related Idioms & Phrases

event-driven approach to problem-solving
modeling the state space of a system
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