emulate | ||
1. | [ verb ] strive to equal or match, especially by imitating | |
Synonyms: | copy | |
Examples: | "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister" |
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Related terms: | endeavor imitate imitate emulation | |
2. | [ verb ] (computer science) imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software; in computer science | |
Related terms: | imitate imitate computer_science | |
3. | [ verb ] compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with | |
Examples: | "This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors" |
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Related terms: | compete emulation | |
Similar spelling: |
emulator emulation Emelda |