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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Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Days after competing in his and Tiger Woods' joint simulator league in Jupiter, Fla., McIlroy drilled an ace at Spyglass Golf Course at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday.
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With its unique tournament design, the league uses custom features like a 64 x 53 foot simulator screen and 'GreenZone' playing areas, immersing players and fans in a next-level golfing experience.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
As creator of the Diamond Mind Baseball simulator, Tippett used his proprietary algorithm to write annual season previews for ESPN.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Days after competing in his and Tiger Woods' joint simulator league in Jupiter, Fla., McIlroy drilled an ace at Spyglass Golf Course at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
With its unique tournament design, the league uses custom features like a 64 x 53 foot simulator screen and 'GreenZone' playing areas, immersing players and fans in a next-level golfing experience.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
As creator of the Diamond Mind Baseball simulator, Tippett used his proprietary algorithm to write annual season previews for ESPN.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Simulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulator. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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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
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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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