Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt/
noun a simulation or imitation of something
A1 I used a simulator to practice driving before taking my test.
A2 The flight simulator helped pilots train for emergency situations.
B1 The computer program can simulate different weather conditions for training purposes.
B2 The virtual reality game simulates a post-apocalyptic world for players to explore.
C1 Scientists use computer models to simulate the effects of climate change on ecosystems.
C2 The advanced simulation software accurately simulates the behavior of complex systems.
verb to imitate or reproduce the appearance or characteristics of something
A1 I use a flight simulator to simulate flying a plane.
A2 The scientist simulated the effects of climate change in their experiment.
B1 The software can simulate different weather conditions for training purposes.
B2 The architect used a computer program to simulate how the building would look before construction.
C1 The military uses advanced technology to simulate realistic battle scenarios for training exercises.
C2 The researchers were able to simulate the behavior of complex biological systems using computational models.
formal The engineer used a computer program to simulate the effects of different wind speeds on the bridge design.
informal I'm going to use this flight simulator to simulate flying a plane.
slang Let's simulate a shopping spree by browsing online stores and adding items to our cart.
figurative Her smile was so genuine that it seemed to simulate sunshine on a cloudy day.
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