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sim·u·la·tor

 (sĭm′yə-lā′tər)
n.
One that simulates, especially an apparatus that generates test conditions approximating actual or operational conditions.
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simulator

(ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtə)
n
1. (Mechanical Engineering) any device or system that simulates specific conditions or the characteristics of a real process or machine for the purposes of research or operator training: space simulator.
2. a person who simulates
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sim•u•la•tor

(ˈsɪm yəˌleɪ tər)

n.
1. a person or thing that simulates.
2. a machine that simulates environmental and other conditions for purposes of training or experimentation: a flight simulator.
[1825–35]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.simulator - a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or researchsimulator - a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
flight simulator, trainer - simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane
machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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Translations
simulátortrenažér

simulator

[ˈsɪmjʊleɪtəʳ] N → simulador m
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simulator

[ˈsɪmjʊleɪtər] n (= device) → simulateur m flight simulator
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

simulator

n → Simulator m
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

simulator

[ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtəʳ] n → simulatore m
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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