simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
Synonyms of simulatednext
: 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.
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The students are taught to understand medical systems before entering clinical roles by practicing documentation in simulated environments. Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026 In 2019, Kasieczka and his collaborators announced the LHC Olympics 2020, a contest in which participants submitted algorithms to find anomalous events in three sets of (simulated) LHC data. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026 Local puppy raisers from Guide Dogs for the Blind had the opportunity to take their puppies through a simulated travel exercise. Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026 Under simulated flue gas conditions containing 15 percent CO₂, 8 percent oxygen, and 77 percent nitrogen, the new system continued to produce significant amounts of formic acid while other systems performed poorly. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulated

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 10 Feb. 2026.

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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