simulator

noun
UK: /ˈsɪmjʊleɪtər/
US: /ˈsɪmjəˌleɪtər/

  1. A machine that imitates real conditions so you can practice.

    1. I used a driving simulator to learn how to drive.
    2. Pilots train in a flight simulator before flying a real airplane for safety.

  2. A computer program that copies a real process, often for testing.

    1. The engineer used a simulator to test the new bridge design.
    2. A weather simulator can predict future weather conditions based on current data.

Synonyms

emulator mock-up model
simulator verb

  1. A program or device used to mimic the behavior of a system.

    1. The program simulates a real-world environment.
    2. Researchers use computers to simulate complex biological processes now.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "simulator" in English means: A machine that imitates real conditions so you can practice., A computer program that copies a real process, often for testing..

The phonetic transcription of "simulator" is /ˈsɪmjʊleɪtər/ in British English and /ˈsɪmjəˌleɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "simulator": emulator, mock-up, model.

Example usage of "simulator": "I used a driving simulator to learn how to drive.". More examples on the page.