simulatednetwork
nounUK /ˈsɪmjʊleɪtɪd ˈnɛtwɜːk/
US /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd ˈnɛtwɜːrk/
A pretend computer network that is made to act like a real one for practice or testing.
The students built a simulated network to learn how data travels between computers.
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2. A computer model that imitates how a real network behaves so scientists can study it safely.
Researchers used a simulated network to see how the internet handles heavy traffic.
3. A training setup that copies a real network so people can practice fixing problems without breaking anything.
New engineers practice on a simulated network before touching the company's real systems.
4. A fake network created in software for games or videos to look real.
The movie's hackers typed on a simulated network that was just for show.