simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-tər 
: one that simulates
especially
: a device that enables the operator to reproduce or represent under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance
Examples of simulator in a Sentence
a flight simulator used by pilots
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Try your hand at a flight simulator, explore the ship’s multiple decks to catch a glimpse of how the Midway’s staff once lived, and take a look at the 30 vintage aircraft stored on board, including a Douglas SBD Dauntless from World War II.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Racing simulators will give you a taste of what drivers experience at 200 miles per hour.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
After losing at New Orleans three weeks ago, the Panthers’ postseason chances stood at 22 percent, according to The Athletic’s playoff simulator.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Simulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulator. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt-ər
: one that simulates
especially
: a device that enables the operator to experience under test conditions events similar to those likely to occur in a real situation
Medical Definition
simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt-ər
: a device that enables the operator to reproduce or represent under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance
a driving simulator used to study behavior in highway emergencies
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