simulate
verb/ˈsɪmjəleɪt/
Frequency rank: #8,252 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
to imitate or reproduce the conditions or appearance of something, often using a model or computer
Example sentence
Scientists use computers to simulate the effects of climate change on the environment.
Synonyms & related words
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