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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Right-hander Clay Holmes threw live batting practice for the second time Monday, pitching three simulated innings. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025 These scams are meticulously crafted to appear legitimate, often involving fake trading platforms and simulated profits. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025 In response, Threshold invited Taylor and CSO piccolo player Jennifer Gunn to its downtown offices to discuss the current Pavilion shell design and experience various simulated acoustic settings. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025 For me, my backdrop is not the simulated town Truman Burbank unwittingly inhabits. Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2025.

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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