Word
simulated
Phoneticssim·u·lat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɪmjəˌɫeɪtɪd/
UK/sˈɪmjʊlˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01artificial or imitation
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made to look or feel like something else, often to save money or avoid using real materials.
adj. imitation or artificial; produced to mimic the appearance or properties of a natural or authentic substance.
“The jacket was made of simulated leather, but it looked very expensive.”
“The interior of the luxury sedan featured simulated wood grain that was virtually indistinguishable from the genuine mahogany used in older models.”
Synonyms
02training or testing environment
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Technical
adj. created on a computer or in a lab to practice a real-life situation safely.
adj. relating to a model or representation of a real-world process or system, typically for the purpose of training or analysis.
“The pilots practiced landing the plane in a simulated storm.”
“Before the mission, the astronauts spent hundreds of hours in a simulated lunar environment to prepare for low-gravity movement.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Members of the public could see actors dressed as armed police and simulated emergencies at the Houses of Parliament when filming takes place this weekend.” “To determine what might produce the object's unusual appearance, the researchers simulated several possible astrophysical scenarios and compared them with what JWST had observed.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Frequent
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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