"simul" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɪməl/ Forms: simuls [plural]
Etymology: Abbreviation of simultaneous. Etymology templates: {{abbreviation of|en|simultaneous}} Abbreviation of simultaneous. Head templates: {{en-noun}} simul (plural simuls)
  1. (gaming) An exhibition in which one (typically much stronger) player plays several games at the same time against different opponents. Categories (topical): Gaming
    Sense id: en-simul-en-noun-4HA~rdPo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: games, gaming

Inflected forms

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