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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Regardless, there are undoubtedly some applications and games that will have compatibility issues or have to run under Microsoft’s Prism emulation mode, but my common, semi-challenging creator workflow was met with zero issues.
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Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The greatest point of pedagogical interest here is how, in addition to research, history, style emulation, and memory and observation exercises, this course aims to culminate in a field trip to Ireland.
—Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
The vitality of Badu’s Afrocentric appeal, with its core features including bright hues, daring maxi dresses, and her most distinct and defining item—her headwrap pieces—posed beyond the emulation of Afrocentric style.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This year, says White, executives are betting that the emulations of their favorite series will be recognized even more quickly.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The greatest point of pedagogical interest here is how, in addition to research, history, style emulation, and memory and observation exercises, this course aims to culminate in a field trip to Ireland.
—Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
The vitality of Badu’s Afrocentric appeal, with its core features including bright hues, daring maxi dresses, and her most distinct and defining item—her headwrap pieces—posed beyond the emulation of Afrocentric style.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This year, says White, executives are betting that the emulations of their favorite series will be recognized even more quickly.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Emulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulation. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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