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emulate

Syllabification: (em·u·late)
Pronunciation: /ˈemyəˌlāt/

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Definition of emulate

verb

[with object]
  • match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation:lesser men trying to emulate his greatness
  • imitate:hers is not a hairstyle I wish to emulate
  • Computing reproduce the function or action of (a different computer, software system, etc.).

Derivatives

emulation

Pronunciation: /ˌemyəˈlāSHən/

noun

emulative

Pronunciation: /-ˌlātiv/

adjective

emulator

Pronunciation: /-ˌlātər/

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin aemulat- 'rivaled, equaled', from the verb aemulari, from aemulus 'rival'

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