simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

Examples of simulated in a Sentence

They are trained in simulated combat. Dummies are used in simulated car crashes.
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The wonderfully unexpected opening sequence takes us inside a cockpit where the co-pilot’s warnings of discrepancies in the plane’s navigation system go unheeded by the captain, who steers them into a simulated fiery crash. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025 When the simulated flight crashes, the screen turns into a wall of fire, and there’s Nathan. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025 Instead of reading about customer service policies, a new hire might step into a simulated customer interaction. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 In simulated rain tests, droplets of water were held in the tile's crevices, but not absorbed into the material, resulting in even more effective cooling. New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simulated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of simulate

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of simulated was in 1622

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“Simulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulated. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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