Emulator has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
someone who copies the words or behavior of another
"The new intern was an emulator, quickly copying her manager's confident tone and precise vocabulary in every meeting."
2
A person or thing that emulates.
"The new software acts as an emulator, allowing older games to run smoothly on modern consoles."
In plain English: An emulator is software that lets your computer run programs designed for a different type of device.
"The old gaming fan used an emulator to play his favorite retro games on a modern laptop."
Example Sentences
"The old gaming fan used an emulator to play his favorite retro games on a modern laptop."
noun
"The old handheld emulator allowed me to play my favorite retro games on modern devices."
noun
"Our company hired an external security consultant who acted as an effective emulator for our internal audit team during the transition period."
noun
"She used a voice training app that served as an excellent emulator of her future singing style."
noun
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