emulation

noun

em·​u·​la·​tion ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən 

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1

: ambition or endeavor to equal or excel others (as in achievement)

2

a

: imitation

b

: the use of or technique of using an emulator

3

obsolete : ambitious or envious rivalry

emulative

ˈem-yə-ˌlā-tiv 

adjective

emulatively adverb

Examples of emulation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Regardless, there are undoubtedly some applications and games that will have compatibility issues or have to run under Microsoft’s Prism emulation mode, but my common, semi-challenging creator workflow was met with zero issues. —Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

The greatest point of pedagogical interest here is how, in addition to research, history, style emulation, and memory and observation exercises, this course aims to culminate in a field trip to Ireland. —Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024

The vitality of Badu’s Afrocentric appeal, with its core features including bright hues, daring maxi dresses, and her most distinct and defining item—her headwrap pieces—posed beyond the emulation of Afrocentric style. —Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

This year, says White, executives are betting that the emulations of their favorite series will be recognized even more quickly. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin aemulātiōn-, aemulātiō, from aemulārī "to vie with, rival, imitate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at emulate entry 1

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

emulation

noun

em·​u·​la·​tion ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən 

: the ambition or effort to emulate

emulative

ˈem-yə-ˌlāt-iv 

adjective