emulation
Translation
emulation
Examples
He tried to succeed through emulation of his hero.
He tried to succeed through emulation of his hero.
The software runs in emulation mode.
The software runs in emulation mode.
Grammar Patterns
emulation of ((sb./sth.)) emulation of (sb./sth.) His work is an emulation of the old masters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imitation, simulation, copying
Etymology
From Latin 'aemulātiō' ('rivalry, emulation'), from 'aemulor' ('to rival').
Memory Tips
Think of an 'emulator' program on a computer, which imitates another system. Emulation is the act of doing that.