war game

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wawr geym]
- /wɔr geɪm/
- /wɔː(r) ɡeɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wawr geym]
- /wɔr geɪm/

Definitions of war game words

noun war game a simulated military operation, carried out to test the validity of a war plan or operational concept: in its simplest form, two opposing teams of officers take part, and when necessary, military units of the required strength are employed. 1
countable noun war game War games are military exercises that are carried out for the purpose of training, and that are designed to imitate a real war as closely as possible. 0
countable noun war game A war game is a game in which model soldiers are used to recreate battles that happened in the past. War games can also be played on computers. 0
noun war game a notional tactical exercise for training military commanders, in which no military units are actually deployed 0
noun war game a game in which model soldiers are used to create battles, esp past battles, in order to study tactics 0
verb war game to prepare for battle by considering possible tactics and enemy responses 0

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Origin of war game

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for War game

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war game popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for war game

noun war game

dry run — a rehearsal or practice exercise.
dummy run — trial or practice
kriegspiel — (sometimes initial capital letter) a game using small figures and counters that represent troops, ships, etc., played on a map or miniature battlefield, developed for teaching military tactics to officers.
maneuvers — Plural form of maneuver.
manoeuvres — A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

All 5 Synonyms of war game