emulation
gb/ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
egészséges versengés, rivalizálás, utánzás, mintakövetés, emuláció
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
emulation (of [someone/something]) | emulation among/between [people/groups]
The coach encouraged emulation rather than jealousy, pushing everyone to train harder.
Az edző az irigység helyett az egészséges versengést ösztönözte, és mindenkit keményebb edzésre sarkallt.
A spirit of emulation spread through the team as they chased the league leaders.
Egészséges versengés szelleme terjedt el a csapatban, miközben az éllovasokat próbálták utolérni.
Friendly emulation among colleagues helped raise the quality of the work.
Learner examples
Healthy emulation can help you improve.
Az egészséges versengés segíthet a fejlődésben.
There was friendly emulation between the two students.
Barátságos versengés volt a két diák között.
Common mistake:
Learners often use emulation as if it only means copying; this sense focuses on competitive effort, not necessarily imitation.
Meaning
effort to match or surpass
Collocations
healthy emulation
|friendly emulation
|a spirit of emulation
|emulation among peers
|emulation between rivals
|encourage emulation
|stimulate emulation
|emulation in the classroom
|emulation at work
|emulation of excellence
Synonyms
competition (more general and can be less positive than emulation)
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rivalry (often stronger and can include hostility)
Antonyms
complacency (satisfaction that removes the drive to improve)
|
apathy (lack of interest or effort)
Themes
education
|work
|sports
|motivation
Definition
trying hard to be as good as someone else, in a positive way
the effort to equal or surpass someone else’s achievements, usually through healthy competition and self-improvement
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
utánzás
B1
mintakövetés
C1
Usage pattern:
emulation of [style/person/work] | in emulation of [someone/something]
Her early paintings were a clear emulation of the Impressionists.
Korai festményei az impresszionisták egyértelmű utánzásai voltak.
The new logo is an emulation of a classic design from the 1970s.
Az új logó egy klasszikus, hetvenes évekbeli dizájn utánzata.
Some critics dismissed the novel as mere emulation of better writers.
Learner examples
His music is an emulation of jazz legends.
A zenéje a jazzlegendák stílusának utánzása.
Common mistake:
Emulation is usually more respectful and goal-focused than mimicry, which can sound mocking.
Meaning
imitation of a model
Collocations
emulation of a style
|emulation of the original
|artistic emulation
|faithful emulation
|attempted emulation
|in emulation of
|emulation in design
|emulation of his technique
Synonyms
imitation (more neutral and common; can imply less creativity)
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mimicry (often suggests copying details closely and may sound negative)
Antonyms
originality (creating something new rather than copying)
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innovation (introducing new ideas or methods rather than following a model)
Themes
arts
|learning
|behavior
Definition
copying a person or style because you admire it
the act of copying someone or something, especially to achieve a similar level of success or quality
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
emuláció
C1
Usage pattern:
emulation of [device/system] | [device/system] emulation
Emulation lets you play older games on modern hardware.
Az emuláció lehetővé teszi, hogy régi játékok modern hardveren fussanak.
The project focuses on accurate emulation of the original processor.
A projekt az eredeti processzor pontos emulációjára összpontosít.
Performance improved after they optimized the emulation layer.
Learner examples
Emulation can run old software on a new computer.
Az emulációval régi szoftvereket lehet futtatni egy új számítógépen.
Common mistake:
Emulation is often confused with virtualization; emulation imitates a different system/architecture, while virtualization usually runs the same kind of system more directly.
Meaning
running one system like another
Collocations
software emulation
|hardware emulation
|console emulation
|emulation software
|an emulation layer
|an emulation environment
|emulation of a processor
|cycle-accurate emulation
|emulation performance
|emulation speed
Synonyms
simulation (broader term; may not run the original software exactly)
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virtualization (related but typically does not imitate a different CPU architecture)
Antonyms
native execution (running software directly on the intended system)
Themes
technology
|computing
|software
Definition
making one computer act like another computer
the use of hardware or software to imitate another computer system so that its programs or games can run as if on the original machine
Grammar
Dictionary form
emulation
IPA
GB/ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
emu - la - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: emulation
- Plural: emulation, emulations
Word family
Forms
emulations
noun
Core family
emulate
verb B2
Related words
emulator
noun
Advanced or less common
emulative
adjective
Expressions
emulation layer
1/ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən lˈeɪɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
compatibility imitation component
software that helps one system behave like another
Examples
- The emulation layer translates system calls from the older program.
- They improved performance by rewriting parts of the emulation layer.
- An emulation layer can increase compatibility but add overhead.
emulation mode
1/ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən mˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
technical
mode that imitates another
a setting that makes something act like an older/different system
Examples
- Try running the software in emulation mode to improve compatibility.
- The terminal has an emulation mode for older systems.
- In emulation mode, some newer features are disabled.
hardware emulation
1/hˈɑɹdwˌɛɹ ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
imitating hardware behavior
software or tools that act like real hardware
Examples
- Hardware emulation helped the engineers test the design before the chip was manufactured.
- The company used hardware emulation to verify timing issues.
- Accurate hardware emulation can be slower than simpler methods.
in emulation of
1/ˈɪn ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
imitating as a model
copying someone because you want to be like them
Examples
- She began writing short stories in emulation of her favorite authors.
- The team adopted the strategy in emulation of last year’s champions.
- He dressed in emulation of the musicians he admired.
Learner examples
- He trained in emulation of his older brother.
software emulation
1/sˈɔftwˌɛɹ ˌɛmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
imitating a system in software
a program that makes your computer act like a different one
Examples
- Software emulation allowed the app to run on a different platform.
- With software emulation, the game behaved almost exactly like it did on the original console.
- They compared software emulation with running the code natively.
Learner examples
- Software emulation can run old games.