numerical modeling
nounUK /njuːˈmerɪkəl ˈmɒdəlɪŋ/
US /nuːˈmerɪkəl ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
Using math and computers to make a pretend copy of something real so we can see how it works.
Scientists used numerical modeling to predict where the storm would go.
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2. The process of building a mathematical description of a system and solving it with computers.
Numerical modeling of the climate helps researchers study future temperature changes.
3. A branch of applied mathematics that uses approximate numbers to solve real-world problems.
She studied numerical modeling to simulate how water flows through soil.
4. Creating digital versions of physical objects or events for testing and analysis.
Engineers rely on numerical modeling to test car designs before building them.