word | simulate |
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definition | (1) To take on the appearance or effect of something, often in order to deceive. (2) To make a realistic imitation of something, such as a physical environment. |
eg_sentence | The armed services have made extensive use of video games to simulate the actual experience of warfare for their recruits. |
explanation | The zircon, that favorite of home shopping channels, simulates a diamond—more or less. A skilled furrier can dye lower-grade furs to simulate real mink. A skilled actress can simulate a range of emotions from absolute joy to crushing despair. And an apparatus that simulates the hazards of driving while intoxicated is likely to provide some very real benefits |
IPA | ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt |
Tags: mwvb::unit:25, mwvb::unit:25:word, mwvb::word, mwvb::word-cloze, mwvb::word-reverse, obsidian_to_anki
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