simulated

British  

/ ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (of fur, leather, pearls, etc) being an imitation of the genuine article, usually made from cheaper material

2. (of actions, qualities, emotions, etc) imitated; feigned

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Example Sentences

To test how the material behaves in the body, the scientists placed the nanocomposites in simulated body fluid.

From Science Daily

They then analyze the simulated wave patterns at seismograph locations and compare them with real seismograms, which are graphical records of ground motion from actual earthquakes.

From Science Daily

The MIT researchers used the computer model of the retrofitted Manzanillo Express to test the vessel’s integrity under simulated extreme conditions like sinking, flooding, extreme weather, loss of power or a fire.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crucially, the simulated light spectra closely matched what astronomers observe from real systems.

From Science Daily

Soldiers executed air assaults, simulated missile shots across islands, navigated gulches and slept fitfully under trees.

From The Wall Street Journal