Emulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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emulate

 

[ หˆษ›mjสŠleษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computing

To imitate the function or appearance of a different computer system or software.

Synonyms

imitate, simulate

Examples of usage

  • The software allows users to emulate older operating systems.
  • She was able to emulate the game console on her computer.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To match or surpass (a person or achievement) typically by imitation.

Synonyms

copy, imitate, mimic

Examples of usage

  • She tried to emulate her older sister's academic success.
  • He always emulated his father's work ethic.

Translations

Translations of the word "emulate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค•เคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช emulieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meniru

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผัƒะปัั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emulowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒŸใƒฅใƒฌใƒผใƒˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmuler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taklit etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—๋ฎฌ๋ ˆ์ดํŠธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุงูƒุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emulovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emulovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจกๆ‹Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ emulirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herma eftir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะผัƒะปัั†ะธัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emulyasiya etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emular

Word origin

The word 'emulate' comes from the Latin word 'emulatus', which means 'to rival or surpass'. The concept of emulation has been prevalent throughout history, with individuals striving to imitate or surpass the achievements of others. In computing, emulation refers to the ability to mimic the functions of one system on another. Emulation plays a crucial role in software development, allowing for compatibility between different systems and applications.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,953, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.