Main Entry:

em·u·la·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən, -yü-\

Function:

noun

Date:

1542

1obsolete : ambitious or envious rivalry2: ambition or endeavor to equal or excel others (as in achievement)3 a: imitation b: the use of or technique of using an emulator

— em·u·la·tive \ˈem-yə-ˌlā-tiv\ adjective

— em·u·la·tive·ly adverb