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emulated

 

[ ˈɛmjʊˌleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computing

Imitate (a computer system or software) with the use of a program or other technological means.

Synonyms

mimic, replicate, simulate

Examples of usage

  • He emulated the latest operating system on his computer.
  • The software allows you to emulate various gaming consoles.
  • The programmer emulated the behavior of the legacy system in the new application.
Context #2 | Verb

general

Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

Synonyms

copy, imitate, mirror

Examples of usage

  • She emulated her favorite singer by practicing every day.
  • The young athlete aimed to emulate the success of his role model.
  • He emulated his father's work ethic in his own career.

Translations

Translations of the word "emulated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emulado

🇮🇳 अनुकरण किया गया

🇩🇪 emuliert

🇮🇩 ditiru

🇺🇦 емульований

🇵🇱 emulowany

🇯🇵 エミュレートされた

🇫🇷 émulé

🇪🇸 emulado

🇹🇷 taklit edilmiş

🇰🇷 에뮬레이트된

🇸🇦 محاكى

🇨🇿 emulovaný

🇸🇰 emulovaný

🇨🇳 仿真

🇸🇮 emuliran

🇮🇸 hermt eftir

🇰🇿 эмуляцияланған

🇬🇪 ემულირებული

🇦🇿 emulyasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 emulado

Etymology

The word 'emulate' originates from the Latin word 'aemulatus', meaning 'striving to equal or excel'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century with the sense of imitating with effort to equal or surpass. Over time, 'emulate' has retained its essence of imitation for the purpose of matching or surpassing someone or something.

See also: emulatable, emulating, emulation, emulator.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,676, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.