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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Aaru reran the entire survey blind—no humans—and its simulated respondents said roughly 40%. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 June 2026 During practical exercises, instructors can inject simulated malware or network intrusions into the control software. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026 Francisco Lindor put that team on his back and carried them, and the shortstop is playing in more simulated games while the team is away to get game reps before a rehab assignment. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026 The game is a simulated, interactive exercise that aims to help people better understand the budget process and explore real-world tradeoffs involved in funding city programs and services. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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