Simulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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simulate

 

[ หˆsษชmjสŠleษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computing

To imitate the behavior or characteristics of a particular situation, process, or system, typically using a computer program.

Synonyms

emulate, mimic, replicate

Examples of usage

  • The software can simulate various weather conditions for training purposes.
  • The virtual reality game simulates a realistic driving experience.
  • Scientists use computer models to simulate the effects of climate change.
  • The simulator simulates the experience of flying a plane.
  • The program can simulate the behavior of a population over time.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To pretend to have or to do something, typically in order to deceive someone.

Synonyms

fake, feign, pretend

Examples of usage

  • He tried to simulate interest in the conversation.
  • The suspect was simulating innocence during the interrogation.
  • She simulated being sick to avoid going to school.
  • The actor had to simulate fear for the movie scene.
  • The spy was able to simulate a different identity.

Translations

Translations of the word "simulate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น simular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค•เคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช simulieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mensimulasikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผั–ั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ symulowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒŸใƒฅใƒฌใƒผใƒˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท simuler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ simular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท simรผle etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋ฎฌ๋ ˆ์ด์…˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุงูƒุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simulovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ simulovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจกๆ‹Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ simulirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะธั‚ะฐั†ะธัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simulyasiya etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ simular

Etymology

The word 'simulate' originated from the Latin word 'simulare', which means 'to imitate'. It entered the English language in the late 17th century. The concept of simulation has been widely used in various fields such as technology, science, and entertainment. The ability to simulate real-life scenarios has proven to be valuable for training, research, and entertainment purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,244, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.