Emulator

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtər/

Emulator (noun)

  1. A program that imitates another device or system so you can run its software on your computer or phone.
  2. A system that imitates how something works, often to test it or study its effects without using the real thing.

Examples

  • The emulator runs a device software copy on my computer.
  • An emulator can test a device software copy without buying new hardware.