emulation
noun
em·u·la·tion
ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən 
-yü-
1
: ambition or endeavor to equal or excel others (as in achievement)
3
obsolete
: ambitious or envious rivalry
emulatively
adverb
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Developers now essentially have a deadline to make all apps native to Apple Silicon's Arm platform before Rosetta 2 emulation ends in 2027.
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Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
After all, leading with humanity—leading from the heart—can help any organization build a legacy of success that's worthy of emulation, inspiration and celebration.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
To further mirror the way human doctors approach such challenging cases, the Microsoft team also built an Orchestrator: a virtual emulation of the sounding board of colleagues and consultations that physicians often seek out in complex cases.
—Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2025
There is a difference between simplistic ability and that of talent, and Audra McDonald is a steady and bright emulation of both, with an extraordinary ability.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
After all, leading with humanity—leading from the heart—can help any organization build a legacy of success that's worthy of emulation, inspiration and celebration.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
To further mirror the way human doctors approach such challenging cases, the Microsoft team also built an Orchestrator: a virtual emulation of the sounding board of colleagues and consultations that physicians often seek out in complex cases.
—Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2025
There is a difference between simplistic ability and that of talent, and Audra McDonald is a steady and bright emulation of both, with an extraordinary ability.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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“Emulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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