simulate

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de imitar ou reproduzir condições ou a aparência de algo, frequentemente para fins de teste ou treinamento.

A verb used to indicate the act of imitating or reproducing the conditions or appearance of something, often for testing or training purposes.

1. Imitate or replicateB2formaltechnical

   To imitate the appearance, function, or conditions of something, often for testing or training purposes.

   Simular ou reproduzir

   • The software can simulate the flight of an aircraft.
   • Engineers simulate crash tests to improve car safety.
   • The program simulates real-world weather conditions.

   Sinônimoscopyemulateimitatemimicmodelreplicatereproduce

2. Model a processB2formaltechnical

   To create a computer model of a real-world process or system to study its behavior.

   Simular

   • Scientists simulate climate change scenarios to predict future impacts.
   • The game simulates the growth of a virtual city.
   • We used a program to simulate the chemical reaction.

   Sinônimosemulateimitatemimicmodelreplicatereproduce

3. Pretend or feignB2formal

   To pretend to have a particular feeling or condition.

   Fingir

   • He simulated enthusiasm for the project.
   • She simulated a headache to avoid the meeting.
   • The actor simulated pain convincingly on stage.

   Sinônimosaffectcounterfeitdissemblefakefeignpretendsham

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