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Emulator

usgb/ˈemjuleɪtər/Volume
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Tech Specificity

Refers to software mimicking another system, often for running applications or games not native to the host.

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She downloaded a Game Boy emulator to play her old games on her laptop.
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Cross-Platform Use

Emulators enable use of apps and games across different operating systems and hardware.

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Using an Android emulator, he could run his favorite mobile apps on his desktop.
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Legacy Preservation

Emulators are crucial for accessing software from outdated or obsolete systems.

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Historians used a Commodore 64 emulator to access archival digital documents.
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