emulator

Meanings

• noun

  An electronic device that imitates or duplicates the functions of another device or system.

  - "The game console is an emulator that can run classic video games."
  - "The emulator allows users to play old computer games on their modern systems."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with emulator
ultra , superior , emaciator

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Variants

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emulator , emulators

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Etymology

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The term 'emulator' comes from the Latin word 'emulor', which means 'to rival' or 'to strive to equal'. In the context of technology, an emulator mimics the functionality of another device or system, allowing users to run software or games designed for that device on a different platform.

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Trivia

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1. The first computer emulator was developed in the late 1960s for the IBM System/360.

2. Emulators can be used to run software on systems that are no longer in production or are difficult to obtain.

3. Emulators have been used to run software on platforms that are incompatible with the original hardware or software.

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Related Concepts

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1. Virtual Machine: A software emulator that creates a simulated computer environment in which another operating system can run.

2. ROM Emulator: A type of emulator that can run software from read-only memory (ROM) chips, allowing users to play classic video games on modern systems.

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Culture

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Emulators have played a significant role in preserving and making accessible classic video games and software that may no longer be supported on modern systems. They have also been used in educational settings to allow students to experiment with old software and learn about the history of computing.

How to Memorize "emulator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an electronic device that can mimic the functions of another device.
   - Visualize a computer program that can run software designed for another system.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'emulator' with the idea of mimicking or imitating.
   - Think of an electronic device that can run software designed for another system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Emulate Other Devices' to remember the definition.
   - Think of the word 'emulator' as meaning 'to make another' or 'to mimic'.

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