# emulation vs emulator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### emulation
*noun · IPA /ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ · frequency rank #27,445*
The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.

### emulator
*noun · IPA /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtəɹ/ · frequency rank #31,156*
A person or thing that emulates.

## Source
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