Simulator: meaning, definitions and examples
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simulator
[ หsษชmjสleษชtษr ]
virtual reality gaming
A simulator is a device, computer program, or system that imitates a real-life situation, event, or process. It is often used for training, testing, or entertainment purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The flight simulator allows pilots to practice flying without leaving the ground.
- The driving simulator helps new drivers learn how to drive in a safe environment.
technology
In the context of technology, a simulator refers to software or hardware that replicates the behavior of a system or process. It can be used to test new software, simulate real-world scenarios, or analyze performance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The network simulator helps engineers test the performance of their new networking protocols.
- The simulator accurately predicts the behavior of the stock market under various conditions.
education
An educational simulator is a tool or software that allows students to experience realistic scenarios in a controlled environment. It is often used to enhance learning and improve skills in various fields.
Synonyms
educational tool, learning aid, training simulator
Examples of usage
- The medical simulator helps trainee doctors practice surgical procedures before operating on real patients.
- The flight simulator in aviation schools simulates emergency situations for pilot training.
Translations
Translations of the word "simulator" in other languages:
๐ต๐น simulador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฎเฅเคฏเฅเคฒเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Simulator
๐ฎ๐ฉ simulator
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะผัะปััะพั
๐ต๐ฑ symulator
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใใฅใฌใผใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท simulateur
๐ช๐ธ simulador
๐น๐ท simรผlatรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฎฌ๋ ์ดํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ simulรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ simulรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ๆจกๆๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ simulator
๐ฎ๐ธ hermir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะผัะปััะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฃแแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ simulyator
๐ฒ๐ฝ simulador
Etymology
The term 'simulator' originated in the late 18th century from the Latin word 'simulare', meaning 'to imitate'. The concept of simulation has been used in various fields throughout history, but the modern use of simulators in technology and education has significantly evolved in the 20th century with the advancement of computers and virtual reality.
See also: dissimulate, simulatable, simulated, simulation.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,538, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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