verb · academic
simulate
UK/ˈsɪmjʊleɪt/US/ˈsɪmjəleɪt/SIM·u·late
to create a model or representation of a real situation so you can study or test it
Examples
“Researchers simulate climate patterns using computer models to predict future changes.”
“The pilot trained in a flight simulator before flying the actual plane.”
“In the exam, they asked us to simulate an interview situation and answer naturally.”
Band 8 sentence
“In our study we simulated pedestrian movement under different lighting conditions to identify potential safety risks, rather than rely on retrospective accident data.”
Collocations
- simulate + object (simulate the effect)
- run a simulation / computer simulation
- simulated environment / simulated conditions
Word family
Common mistakes
pretend→simulate
assume→simulate
Say it for a higher band
5copy→6imitate→7+simulate
Synonyms
imitate
model
Easily confused
imitate
“The child imitated the teacher's gestures during the lesson.”
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