emulation

noun

em·​u·​la·​tion ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən 

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1

: ambition or endeavor to equal or excel others (as in achievement)

2

a

: imitation

b

: the use of or technique of using an emulator

3

obsolete : ambitious or envious rivalry

emulative

ˈem-yə-ˌlā-tiv 

adjective

emulatively adverb

Examples of emulation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Shift To Adversarial Exposure Validation Solutions To bridge the gap between point-in-time security testing and real-world attack simulation, enterprises are embracing adversarial emulation and solutions that support efficient threat management. —Seemant Sehgal, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

And, in many cases, these emulations will be reasonably close approximations to our experience, and will also comprise extensions that go beyond our experiences or abilities to enable ultrahuman augmentation. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

In addition, tap and pay and host card emulation (HCE) enhance secure, contactless payments. —Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Creative threat hunting, anomaly detection and adversary emulation can uncover threats that traditional tools miss. —Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin aemulātiōn-, aemulātiō, from aemulārī "to vie with, rival, imitate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at emulate entry 1

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for emulation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

emulation

noun

em·​u·​la·​tion ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən 

: the ambition or effort to emulate

emulative

ˈem-yə-ˌlāt-iv 

adjective