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emulation  

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  • Emulation refers to the ability of software and/or hardware to imitate another program or piece of equipment. Emulation is particularly useful for running programs originally designed for another operating system, computer, printer, or even video-game console. [Source: Encyclopedia of New Media; Emulation]

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