Emulation

Pronunciation: /ˌɛmjəˈleɪʃən/

Emulation (noun)

  1. Trying to act or perform in a way that matches someone else’s style or behaviour.
  2. A strong desire to reach the same level as another person or group.
  3. Using software or hardware to behave like another system so its programs can run.

Examples

  • Her emulation of the artist’s style impressed everyone.
  • The student’s emulation of classic writing improved quickly.