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NATO Modelling and Simulation - Glossary of Terms Project

The aim of this document is to create a common understanding of M&S terms and where agreement cannot ultimately be reached, to understand variations in definitions. The M&S community is kindly invited to help us improving this living document by using the dedicated feedback form.

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The process of determining the degree to which a model or simulation and its associated data is an accurate representation of the real-world from the perspective of the intended uses of the model or simulation.
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The process of determining that a model or simulation implementation and its associated data accurately represent the developer’s conceptual description and specifications.
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The combined process of performing verification, validation and accreditation.
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Simulation involving real people operating simulated systems
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Very often used to describe a manned simulator. See also “constructive simulation” and”live simulation”.
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