emulation

noun
UK: /ˌemjʊˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/

  1. The act of trying to copy someone or something.

    1. His emulation of a famous singer was spot on.
    2. The software provides emulation of older operating systems for compatibility purposes.

  2. The reproduction of the function or action of a different computer, software system, etc.

    1. This program is designed for emulation.
    2. The game console's emulation capabilities allowed players to enjoy classic games on modern hardware.

Synonyms

imitation simulation mimicry replication

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emulation" in English means: The act of trying to copy someone or something., The reproduction of the function or action of a different computer, software system, etc..

The phonetic transcription of "emulation" is /ˌemjʊˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emulation": imitation, simulation, mimicry, replication.

Example usage of "emulation": "His emulation of a famous singer was spot on.". More examples on the page.