simulate Definition
simu·late (sim′yo̵̅o̅ lāt′, -yə-)
transitive verb -·lat′ed, -·lat′·ing
- to give a false indication or appearance of; pretend; feign to simulate an interest
- to have or take on the external appearance of; look or act like an insect simulating a twig
- to achieve or imitate the characteristics or effect of to simulate the feel of fine leather
- 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.
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.
- evacuation: The sophistication of buildingEXODUS has made it one of the World's leading design tools for simulating evacuation from buildings.
- propagation: The project will combine analytical studies and numerical modeling tools for simulating wave propagation in fractured porous rock.
- 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.
- merely: Why not use a real scooter to work on explosiveness instead of merely simulating a scooter ride with Chester bounds?
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?
Browse dictionary entries near simulate
- ‹ simular
- ‹ simulant
- ‹ simulacrum
- ‹ Simpson,Tom
- ‹ Simpson, O J (Orenthal James)
- ‹ Simpson, O J
- ‹ Simpson, Kirke L
- ‹ Simpson, Alan (Kooi)
- ‹ Simpson, Alan
- ‹ simply
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