sim

1 of 2

abbreviation

simulation; simulator

SIM

2 of 2

noun

ˈsim How to pronounce SIM (audio)

less common variant of sim card

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Several providers, including Nomad, let travelers set up local-rate data plans before arrival, which can mean skipping the search for a SIM kiosk altogether. — Matthew Kayser july 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 There's also an analog-style SIM Edition for driving control ($89 pledge, $149 retail), and a Creator Edition optimized for video editing, priced the same as the SIM Edition. — Shirl Leigh july 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026 Criminals execute what is known as a SIM swap, persuading a mobile carrier to transfer a victim's phone number to a device the criminal controls. — Gegham Azatyan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Many newer iPhones and Android devices support adding a second eSIM, which has replaced physical SIM cards. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sim

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“Sim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sim. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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