simulationsoftware

noun
UK /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃən ˈsɒftweə/
US /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən ˈsɔftwɛr/

A computer program that pretends to be a real thing so you can practice or learn.

The pilot used simulationsoftware to practice flying without leaving the ground.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that imitates the behavior of a system for scientific or engineering testing.

Engineers ran simulationsoftware to test how the bridge would handle strong winds.

3. A program used in education to recreate real-world scenarios for practice.

Medical students used simulationsoftware to practice emergency procedures.

4. Software that mimics another computer system or device.

The old game ran through simulationsoftware on the modern computer.