simulator
pronunciation
How to pronounce simulator in British English:
UK [ˈsɪmjuleɪtə(r)]
How to pronounce simulator in American English:
US [ˈsɪmjəˌletɚ]
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- Noun:
- a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
Word Origin
- simulator (n.)
- 1835, of persons, from Latin simulator "a copier, feigner," agent noun from simulare "imitate," from stem of similis "like" (see similar). In reference to training devices for complex systems, from 1947 (flight simulator).
Example
- 1. Loren carpenter launches an airplane flight simulator on the screen .
- 2. City college has a space simulator !
- 3. There are limits to the efficacy of the food safety simulator .
- 4. Researchers recorded how quickly volunteers reacted when the lead vehicle in a driving simulator suddenly hit the brakes .
- 5. Try landing a boeing 737-800 on a simulator at bangkok 's new flight experience center .