war game: Meaning and Definition of

war' game"

Pronunciation: [key]
— Mil. Mil.
  1. 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.
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