emulator

noun — 2 senses

emulator

noun

/ˈɛmjəˌleɪtəɹ/

1

A person or thing that emulates.

  • I admire the conqueror of Tlajcala and of Culna, but I find in the life of this emulator of Caesar actions which, if necessity warranted, the heart must still refuse to approve […](volume 1)
2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A piece of software or hardware that simulates another system.

Derived terms
emulatress
Related terms
emulate

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