simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
: 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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The demonstration featured live artillery fire from M777 Howitzers, amphibious vehicle maneuvers, and simulated explosives at Red Beach within Camp Pendleton. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 The White House, Navy and Marines had been privately discussing whether the exercise — which is expected to involve the use of ammo and ordnance during simulated warfare — warranted a freeway closure. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 More than 10% of the original amino acids remained intact after the simulated 50-million-year exposure, while those in the soil mixture degraded 10 times faster and did not survive. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025 The technology has already been used to treat artificial ulcers on simulated gastric tissue, and to deposit the bio-ink in the digestive tracts of rabbits who did not have ulcers. Ben Coxworth october 16, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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