emulation

noun

em·​u·​la·​tion ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce emulation (audio)
-yü-
1
: ambition or endeavor to equal or excel others (as in achievement)
2
a
b
: the use of or technique of using an emulator
3
obsolete : ambitious or envious rivalry
emulative adjective
emulatively adverb

Examples of emulation in a Sentence

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So far, the company has built a proof-of-concept emulation that shows its universal processor works, with today’s fund-raising enabling it to move forward to a working prototype in 2025. David Prosser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for emulation 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of emulation was in 1542

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“Emulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulation. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

emulation

noun
em·​u·​la·​tion ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce emulation (audio)
: the ambition or effort to emulate
emulative adjective

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