simulate
ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt
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Definition of simulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
imitationmodel or replicate behavior or appearance
  • The software can simulate real-world weather conditions.
imitate replicate
2.
emotionpretend to have a feeling or action
  • He tried to simulate surprise when he saw the gift.
feign imitate
3.
experimentTECH.create artificial conditions for experimentsTECH.
  • Scientists simulate space conditions to test the equipment.
imitate replicate
4.
technologyTECH.produce a computer model ofTECH.
  • Researchers simulate climate change scenarios to study environmental impacts..
model replicate
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Origin of simulate

Latin, simulare (to imitate)

Terms with simulate included in their meaning

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computer
generated by a computer to simulate reality
simulate deceitfully
simulate or feign in a deceptive way
pretend emotion
simulate an emotion or reaction
training
simulate fighting to practice skills
social behavior
simulate an action to appear polite or interested
simulate
feign an action or emotion
audio
pre-recorded applause used to simulate audience reaction
testing
simulate something in a simple way to demonstrate or test it

Examples of simulate in a sentence

  • The game can simulate a flight experience for players.
  • She can simulate happiness even when she's sad.
  • Actors often simulate emotions for their roles.
  • Engineers simulate earthquakes to test building designs.
  • They simulate traffic flow to improve road safety.
  • Engineers simulate traffic flow to improve road designs.

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  1. French:simuler, feindre, ...
  2. German:simulieren, vortäuschen, ...
  3. Italian:simulare, fingere, ...
  4. Spanish:simular, fingir, ...
  5. Portuguese:simular, fingir, ...
  6. Chinese:模拟, 假装, ...
  7. Japanese:シミュレートする, 装う, ...
  8. Arabic:حاكَى, تظاهر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְדַמּוֹת, לְהַעֲמִיד פָּנִים, ...
  10. Russian:симулировать, изобразить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:моделювати, створювати модель, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुकरण करना, दिखावा करना, ...
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