simulated (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmjuleɪtɪd/

Definition

Artificial reproduction of a real-world process or system for the purpose of training, testing, or analysis.

Examples

• The software provides a simulated experience of driving through heavy city traffic.

• Researchers used a simulated model to predict how the virus would spread across the country.

• The training program includes several simulated emergency scenarios to test the crew's reaction time.

How to Use simulated

simulated environment (collocation)

a controlled space created for testing or training — "The astronauts trained in a simulated environment that mimicked lunar gravity."

simulated data (collocation)

information generated by a computer model rather than real-world observation — "The scientists validated their theory using simulated data before conducting the actual experiment."

Synonyms of simulated

Words with a similar meaning to simulated:

• fake
• mock
• artificial
• modeled

Antonyms of simulated

Words with the opposite meaning to simulated:

• real
• authentic

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