emulator
noun
em·u·la·tor ˈem-yə-ˌlā-tər 
1
: one that emulates
2
: hardware or software that permits programs written for one computer to be run on another computer
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Why would an official Nintendo emulator make reference to third-party flash carts? 
Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2022 Although the stablecoin began as a close emulator of the TerraUSD model that used an algorithm to maintain a peg to a non-crypto asset. Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune, 8 June 2022 Already, developers in the wild are toying with projects like a Game Boy emulator and a port of the original Doom. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2022 The 2021 MacBook Pro needs an emulator to run Dropbox's app. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2022 As with the dev build, Google suggests that the best place to try the large-screen features of Android 12L is in the Android emulator. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 9 Dec. 2021 Byuu, the developer behind the Super Famicom emulator bsnes, gave us some insight into that world a couple of years ago. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 9 Dec. 2021 But these new MacBook Pros will still use last year’s emulator to run some x86 apps. Lauren Goode, Wired, 18 Oct. 2021 Pursuing the digital emulator model likely means cannibalizing revenue by competing against your own existing products. Alan Mcintyre, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 See More
Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2022 Although the stablecoin began as a close emulator of the TerraUSD model that used an algorithm to maintain a peg to a non-crypto asset. Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune, 8 June 2022 Already, developers in the wild are toying with projects like a Game Boy emulator and a port of the original Doom. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2022 The 2021 MacBook Pro needs an emulator to run Dropbox's app. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2022 As with the dev build, Google suggests that the best place to try the large-screen features of Android 12L is in the Android emulator. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 9 Dec. 2021 Byuu, the developer behind the Super Famicom emulator bsnes, gave us some insight into that world a couple of years ago. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 9 Dec. 2021 But these new MacBook Pros will still use last year’s emulator to run some x86 apps. Lauren Goode, Wired, 18 Oct. 2021 Pursuing the digital emulator model likely means cannibalizing revenue by competing against your own existing products. Alan Mcintyre, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Latin aemulātor, from aemulārī "to vie with, rival, imitate" + -tor, agent suffix — more at emulate entry 1
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1
emulator
noun
1
as in mimic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- mimic
- ape
- parrot
- impressionist
- impersonator
- imitator
- rubber stamp
- echo
- aper
- copycat
- wannabe
- copyist
- wannabee
- follower
2
as in competitor
Synonyms & Similar Words
- competitor
- invader
- attacker
- combatant
- assailant
- rival
- bête noire
- enemy
- opponent
- adversary
- antagonist
- hostile
- archenemy
- bane
- ill-wisher
- archfoe
- foe
- nemesis
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- friend
- buddy
- mate
- partner
- pal
- colleague
- fellow
- compadre
- musketeer
- chum
- accomplice
- collaborator
- comrade
- ally
- amigo
- crony
- hearty
- abettor
- disciple
- hobnobber
- hail-fellow
- friendly
- benefactor
- follower
- hail-fellow-well-met
- supporter
- adherent
- exponent
- abetter
- backer
- sympathizer
- confederate
- well-wisher