simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web According to Cal Fire, three to four helicopters will be flying over Folsom Lake and surrounding neighborhoods while practicing maneuvers included simulated fire drops and approaches to landing zones. Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2024 To achieve this, the B-1s flew as a simulated adversary and received intercepts from various NATO fighter aircraft across the Arctic, North Sea, and the Greenland, Iceland, and U.K. gap. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2024 During a simulated concert, pyrotechnics accidentally set Jackson’s hair on fire, causing second-degree burns to his scalp. Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024 Practice Exam Help: Engaging in regular practice exams under simulated conditions has led to a 10-15% increase in pass rates, showcasing the effectiveness of practical, exam-like preparation. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024 The experiments were carried out Saturday at the space station on simulated tissue, as was first reported by CNN. Denise Chow, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2024 How the surgical robot demo played out The demonstration on Saturday called for the remote surgeon to control the robots’ hands to provide tension to the simulated tissue — made of rubber bands — and use the other hand to dissect the elastic tissue with scissors, Farritor said. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024 With backgrounds in science and engineering, the crew members will be part of a simulated mission to Mars, where the crew will eat, drink and exercise while in simulation. Greg Wehner, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2024 Walker: Macdonald is a master of deception, keeping quarterbacks uncomfortable with simulated pressure, stunts at the line of scrimmage and shifting zone coverage. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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