terminal emulation
Definition
Noun (Computer Science): The process or capability of a computer program or device to mimic the function and behavior of a dedicated hardware terminal, allowing it to communicate with a remote host system (like a mainframe or server) as if it were a genuine terminal.
Usage
This term describes a specific software function used to access command-line interfaces on remote computers. * To access the mainframe, you need to run a program that provides terminal emulation. * Modern terminal emulation software often includes features like tabbed sessions and script recording.
Advanced Usage
- In a technical specification: "The solution supports VT100 terminal emulation for legacy system access."
- Discussing protocols: "Secure Shell (SSH) clients typically include terminal emulation for the remote shell session."
Variants and Related Words
- Terminal Emulator (n): The specific software application that performs terminal emulation. (e.g., PuTTY is a popular for Windows.)
- Emulate (v): To imitate the function of another system.
Synonyms
- Console emulation
- Terminal simulation
Related Phrases
- To emulate a terminal: The verbal phrase describing the action.
- This software can emulate a terminal from the 1980s.
Noun
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(computer science) having a computer act exactly like a terminal
