Simulator

Definitions

1. One who simulates or feigns.
2. A machine or system that simulates an environment (such as an aircraft cockpit), often for training purposes.
3. A game that attempts to reproduce an experience realistically.

Equivalents

Examples

“Even confessing to a crime, the man may be mad, or a knavish simulator.”

“The dummy rocket is being developed to permit⟳ the ground testing of missile controls. By the use⟳ of this “flight simulator” the control⟳ devices of missiles can be subjected to operational tests on the ground, thus reducing the need⟳ for expensive flight tests.”

“Classroom sessions for drivers are under way, with each driver requiring a full day on the simulator before they then test⟳ a tram on the £350 million new line.”

“a pinball simulator”

“While writing for Mastertronic, David had seen that sales figures were much better for 'simulators' compared to less realistic games […]”

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