Emulate
To imitate or copy in order to match or surpass the original.
verbEmulate
To imitate or copy in order to match or surpass the original.
verbImagine This
Dr. Emu tried to copy other scientist’s way to clone sheep, but failed and was left with a mutated four legged beast.
Sounds Like
EM-yuh-layt
Looks Like
Mutate
Remember This
Emulate comes from Latin aemulari 'to imitate, strive to equal', and in technology, emulation means reproducing another system's behavior on a different platform.
Other Forms
Connect With
imitate, mimic, copy, replicate, simulate
Note
Emulate implies aiming to match or imitate with the intention of achieving similar results, not simply copying exactly. Be careful not to confuse emulate with 'simulate' in contexts where actual replication of the original environment is required.
Study Deeper
- The software can emulate a Windows environment on a Mac.
- The student tried to emulate her mentor's study habits to improve her own performance.
From Latin aemulari 'to imitate, strive to equal', from aemulus 'rival'.
EMU LATE: Think of an emu trying to imitate others, but arriving late, to remember emulate.
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