Word Noun
emulator
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈɛmjəˌɫeɪtɝ/ UK /ˈɛmjʊlˌeɪtɐ/ em·u·la·tor UK spelling emulator's, emulator's
Definition
n.a piece of software that allows you to run programs or games designed for a different computer or console on your own device.
n.a software program that imitates the hardware and system software of another computer system to run applications or operating systems designed for that platform.
Examples
“I use an emulator to play old games on my modern computer.”
“The developer used a high-fidelity emulator to test the mobile app on various Android versions before the official release.”
“By running a virtual emulator, researchers were able to execute the original code of a 1970s mainframe without the need for the physical hardware, preserving the software for historical study.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
Updated