simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
Synonyms of simulatednext
: 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 students installed 500 simulated vacuum tubes in each of the panels here, for a total of 18,000 vacuum tubes. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026 Carter Scott, a sophomore, helped deliver a baby in a simulated C-section. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 The simulated winds, which in a recent test purposefully fluctuated between 30 and 55 mph (50 to 90 kph), continually pushed the flames toward the home. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 While many hospitality programs offer simulated environments, our students step directly into Miami, the ultimate hospitality laboratory. Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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