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simulated

 

[ ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a computer program

Imitating the operation of a system or process, typically with a computer program, in order to assess its performance or test hypotheses.

Synonyms

emulated, imitated, replicated

Examples of usage

  • Simulated data is often used in scientific research.
  • The researchers simulated the effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
  • The flight simulator allows pilots to practice in a simulated environment.
  • She created a simulated model of the solar system for her science project.
Context #2 | Verb

creating a model or representation

To imitate the appearance or character of something; create a model or representation.

Synonyms

imitate, mimic, recreate

Examples of usage

  • The artist simulated the texture of the rock in his painting.
  • The software simulates the behavior of a real-world phenomenon.
  • She simulated the sound of rain by tapping on the window.

Translations

Translations of the word "simulated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simulado

🇮🇳 अनुकरण किया हुआ

🇩🇪 simuliert

🇮🇩 disimulasikan

🇺🇦 симульований

🇵🇱 symulowany

🇯🇵 シミュレートされた

🇫🇷 simulé

🇪🇸 simulado

🇹🇷 simüle edilmiş

🇰🇷 모의의

🇸🇦 محاكاة

🇨🇿 simulovaný

🇸🇰 simulovaný

🇨🇳 模拟的

🇸🇮 simuliran

🇮🇸 hermað

🇰🇿 симуляцияланған

🇬🇪 გადაწყობილი

🇦🇿 simulyasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 simulado

Word origin

The word 'simulated' originates from the Latin word 'simulatus', the past participle of 'simulare', meaning 'to imitate'. The concept of simulation has been used in various fields such as science, technology, and entertainment to replicate real-world scenarios or processes for analysis, training, or entertainment purposes.

See also: dissimulate, simulatable, simulation, simulator.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,382 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.