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war game
noun
: a military training activity that is done to prepare for fighting in a war
Full Definition of WAR GAME
1
: a simulated battle or campaign to test military concepts and usually conducted in conferences by officers acting as the opposing staffs
2
: a two-sided umpired training maneuver with actual elements of the armed forces participating
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First Known Use of WAR GAME
1828
Rhymes with WAR GAME
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