Meaning of the word emulation in English

What does emulation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

emulation

US /ˌem.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌem.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

effort to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation

Example:
His artwork was a clear emulation of his mentor's style.
The company encourages healthy emulation among its employees.
2.

the reproduction of the function or action of a different computer system or program

Example:
The software uses emulation to run old games on modern computers.
Virtual machines rely on hardware emulation to function.
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