simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-tər 
: one that simulates
especially
: a device that enables the operator to reproduce or represent under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance
Examples of simulator in a Sentence
a flight simulator used by pilots
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The firm was slated to deliver its first two Jet aircraft by 2026, along with an engineering simulator to facilitate certification ahead of those.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
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Raviteja Dodda, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The firm was slated to deliver its first two Jet aircraft by 2026, along with an engineering simulator to facilitate certification ahead of those.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
The building comes with a slew of top-notch amenities, per Realtor.com, including a gym with pilates and spin studios, a squash court, a full-size boxing ring, and a golf simulator.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
There is an on-site waterpark along with a FlowRider surf simulator.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Simulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulator. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt-ər
: one that simulates
especially
: a device that enables the operator to experience under test conditions events similar to those likely to occur in a real situation
Medical Definition
simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt-ər
: a device that enables the operator to reproduce or represent under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance
a driving simulator used to study behavior in highway emergencies
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