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Emulate
To imitate or copy in order to match or surpass the original.
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Imagine This
Dr. Emu tried to copy other scientist’s way to clone sheep, but failed and was left with a mutated four legged beast.
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Sounds Like
EM-yuh-layt
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Looks Like
Mutate
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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.
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Other Forms
emulationnoun
emulatesverb
emulatedverb
emulatingverb
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Connect With
imitate, mimic, copy, replicate, simulate
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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.
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Examples
- 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.
Synonyms
imitatecopymimicreplicatesimulate
Antonyms
ignorediffer (from)disregard
Etymology
From Latin aemulari 'to imitate, strive to equal', from aemulus 'rival'.
Mnemonic
EMU LATE: Think of an emu trying to imitate others, but arriving late, to remember emulate.
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