simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-tər 
: one that simulates
especially
: a device that enables the operator to reproduce or represent under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance
Examples of simulator in a Sentence
a flight simulator used by pilots
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Pilots and crews train extensively to prepare for things going wrong
In flight simulators, pilots practice how to handle scenarios like landing in low visibility, having to abort a landing, dealing with a fire on board, or working through various equipment failures.
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James Doubek, NPR, 15 May 2024
Racing games: Racing simulators and arcade-style racing games allow players to compete against each other or AI opponents.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
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James Doubek, NPR, 15 May 2024
Racing games: Racing simulators and arcade-style racing games allow players to compete against each other or AI opponents.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for simulator
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“Simulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulator. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt-ər
: one that simulates
especially
: a device that enables the operator to experience under test conditions events similar to those likely to occur in a real situation
Medical Definition
simulator
noun
sim·u·la·tor
ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt-ər
: a device that enables the operator to reproduce or represent under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance
a driving simulator used to study behavior in highway emergencies
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