Sim

usgb/sɪm/
noun

Short for 'simulated' and 'simulation', a sim is typically used in gaming to refer to a game based on real life activities.

He played a flight sim to learn how to fly a plane.
Visual representation of "sim" - Short for 'simulated' and 'simulation', a sim is typically used in gaming to refer to a game based on real life activities.

Often appears as...

  • flight sim
  • racing sim

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Colloquial

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Real-Life Basis

Sim games mimic real-world activities, so players experience lifelike situations virtually.

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After playing the city-building sim, I understand urban planning better.
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Genre Specific

When someone mentions 'sim', they're usually talking about a specific type of game.

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She loves life sims where she can manage characters' daily activities.
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Educational Tool

Some sims are used for training and education, such as learning to operate vehicles.

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He's using a driving sim to prepare for his road test.
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