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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Last month, China sent naval ships, coast guard vessels, and a record one-day total of 153 aircraft to stage a simulated blockade of its neighbor after the island's president, Lai Ching-te, rejected Beijing's sovereignty claims in a National Day speech. Michael D. Carroll and Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 Last year, Nvidia published a paper showing that researchers could teach a simulated robot hand to spin a pen in its fingers, the way a bored student might, an action that essentially requires the pen to be in flight most of the time. James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024 His plan looks much the same in its use of deceptive coverages and simulated blitzes, but to a man, Ravens players and coaches agree their execution has not been up to snuff. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024 Related Articles Crochet catches on as a new hobby for Bay Area teens Día San Jose’s bling and brightness honor loved ones and celebrate Latino culture Why millennial indie singer Mitski attracts teen audiences For all ages, the law bans the use of fake weapons, blood, and simulated gunfire. Iris Sanchez, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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