emulate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
to emulate one's father as a concert violinist.
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to rival with some degree of success.
Some smaller cities now emulate the major capitals in their cultural offerings.
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Computers.
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to imitate (a particular computer system) by using a software system, often including a microprogram or another computer that enables it to do the same work, run the same programs, etc., as the first.
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to replace (software) with hardware to perform the same task.
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adjective
verb
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to attempt to equal or surpass, esp by imitation
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to rival or compete with
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to make one computer behave like (another different type of computer) so that the imitating system can operate on the same data and execute the same programs as the imitated system
Other Word Forms
- emulative adjective
- emulatively adverb
- emulator noun
- nonemulative adjective
- overemulate verb (used with object)
- unemulative adjective
Etymology
Origin of emulate
First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin aemulātus, past participle of aemulārī “to rival”; emulous, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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The site emulated Facebook and TikTok by adding a news feed and videos.
The latest direction builds on the company’s DNA instead of trying to emulate other brands, executives said on an investor call to discuss the business’s latest earnings, dubbing the latest plan “Project Sunshine.”
But Chalamet was already playing nearly well enough to emulate a world champion on screen.
From Los Angeles Times
Rather than trying never to repeat their mistakes, we worked to emulate the madness of their methods.
“Lazarus” is also ambitious in its commitment to emulating live-action filmmaking techniques, blending a variety of animation styles with sequences with floating electronic melodies and action sequences designed by John Wick creator Chad Stahelski.
From Salon
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