"workalike" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: workalikes [plural], work-alike [alternative]
Etymology: From work + alike. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|work|alike}} work + alike Head templates: {{en-noun}} workalike (plural workalikes)
  1. (computing) A computer capable of running software designed for another.
    Sense id: en-workalike-en-noun-XdYkGb4j Categories (other): Computing, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 52 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (computing) A piece of software that has the same function as another.
    Sense id: en-workalike-en-noun-7~QIsEam Categories (other): Computing, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 52 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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