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simulate Definition

simu·late (sim′yo̵̅o̅ lāt′, -yə-)

transitive verb simulated -·lat′ed, simulating -·lat′·ing

  1. to give a false indication or appearance of; pretend; feign to simulate an interest
  2. to have or take on the external appearance of; look or act like an insect simulating a twig
  3. to achieve or imitate the characteristics or effect of to simulate the feel of fine leather
  4. to use computer simulation to represent (a system, physical process, etc.)

Etymology: < L simulatus, pp. of simulare, to feign < simul, together with, at the same time: see same

adjective

Archaic pretended; mock
simulate Synonyms

simulate

v.

feign, pretend, counterfeit, dissemble, imitate, mimic, misrepresent, sham, fake, assume, affect, fabricate, disguise, concoct, exaggerate, play the hypocrite, playact, invent, copy, ape, duplicate, reproduce, resemble; see also pretend 1. See syn. study at pretend.

simulate Usage Examples

Object

  • evolution: The present research effort has thus far yielded a number of codes which are able to simulate the evolution of reacting systems.
  • behavior: I want to simulate the behavior of solve function in C program.
  • dynamics: Real-time trajectory modeling accurately simulates the dynamics of the space flight.
  • spectra: Here we use Monte Carlo method to simulate the spectra that may have been measured by the Compton suppression spectrometer.

Used with why or when

  • what: The text is set to two sizes larger than the default to simulate what a reader with sight problems might do.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • such: Nowadays they are also used widely within the food and coatings industries to simulate processes such as pumping and spraying.

Modifying Another Word

  • realistically: This sort of research can only be done using an RCM, as current global models are not able to realistically simulate cyclones.
  • numerically: The aim of the project is to investigate current developments in the literature and numerically simulate the behavior of a population.
  • accurately: Real-time trajectory modeling accurately simulates the dynamics of the space flight.
  • adequately: To adequately simulate this, the seal over the subject's nose should be held for approximately 2 seconds.
  • closely: Some MindLeaders courses make limited use of Authorware Web Player in order to more closely simulate the actual application.

Present participle complement

  • learn: Our cognitive model simulates learning by recognizing regularities in the decision task, and building " chunks " that guide decision making.
  • work: The model is then placed under stress to simulate working conditions.
  • run: Too simulate running in your home you have a treadmill.
  • extend: This test exactly simulates extending a fire service 13.5m ladder which all firefighters must be able to do.
  • change: LTRobot continually simulates changing weather conditions and it is possible to take account of these within observing schedules.
  • have: Secondly, tell me more about this Cow Grrl training - does it include how to simulate having 3 more stomachs than you do?