Emulator vs. Simulator

Emulatornoun

A person or thing that emulates.

Emulatornoun

(computing) A piece of software or hardware that simulates another system.

Emulatornoun

One who emulates, or strives to equal or surpass.

Emulatornoun

someone who copies the words or behavior of another

Emulator

In computing, an emulator is hardware or software that enables one computer system (called the host) to behave like another computer system (called the guest). An emulator typically enables the host system to run software or use peripheral devices designed for the guest system.

Simulatornoun

One who simulates or feigns.

Simulatornoun

A machine or system that simulates an environment (such as an aircraft cockpit), often for training purposes.

Simulatornoun

One who simulates, or feigns.

Simulatornoun

a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research