simulator
/ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: simulators
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who simulates or feigns.
Noun
Examples
Even confessing to a crime, the man may be mad, or a knavish simulator.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A machine or system that simulates an environment (such as an aircraft cockpit), often for training purposes.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “simulator” mean?
One who simulates or feigns.
Is “simulator” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.