English Explanatory Dictionary

emulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.
  2. Jealous rivalry; envy; envious contention.
  3. Execution of a program or other software designed for a different system, by simulating parts of the other system.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-emulation.wav /ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ /-ʃɪn/

Word forms

emulation emulations æmulation

Etymology

From Middle French émulation, from Latin aemulātiō.

Related words

emulate emulative emulator
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