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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Auriga’s new chamber is designed to evaluate how materials intended for hypersonic vehicles respond to simulated weather conditions during development. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 These displays of simulated compassion can evolve into romance scams or attempts to defraud beneficiaries out of inheritance money. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 And the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, which oversees prediction markets, has previously brought enforcement actions against companies using simulated trades or making unrealistic claims about winnings. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 June 2026 New York shortstop Francisco Lindor (strained calf) was scheduled to play a simulated game on Monday before it was canceled because of rain. CBS News, 22 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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