Emulated: meaning, definitions and examples
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emulated
[ ˈɛmjʊˌleɪt ]
computing
Imitate (a computer system or software) with the use of a program or other technological means.
Synonyms
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.
general
Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.
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- 23678 desideratum
- 23679 millimetre
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