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Copies or simulates (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

imitates

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'copies' is the first definition.
(I know this)

'simulates' is the second definition.
('imitate' can be a synonym of 'simulate')

(Other definitions for imitates that I've seen before include "Copies, takes off" , "Apes" , "Copies, simulates" , "Mimics or simulates" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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