simulated
Britishadjective
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(of fur, leather, pearls, etc) being an imitation of the genuine article, usually made from cheaper material
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(of actions, qualities, emotions, etc) imitated; feigned
Example Sentences
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After four hours in simulated zero gravity, the number of successfully fertilized mouse eggs dropped by 30 per cent compared to normal Earth conditions.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
They recall those August days in Washington, where Ukrainian specialists had come to demonstrate their expertise and had simulated, coincidentally, an Iranian attack on Qatar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Per Roberts, Ohtani threw four innings in a simulated game while with Team Japan last Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
In a different experiment, IBM and Cleveland Clinic simulated one of the largest accurate molecular models ever run on quantum computers.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
It is true, such things are often simulated, but the pretence itself is a symptom.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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