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Meaning of Emulation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ̯.ʃən

Definitions

  1. The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.
  2. Jealous rivalry; envy; envious contention.
  3. Execution of a program or other software designed for a different system, by simulating parts of the other system.

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Examples

“a great figure who is worthy of respect and emulation”
“Allur'd, not forc'd, encourag'd, not compell'd; The shrinking eye look'd up, the soul was cheer'd, Felt as it learnt, confided e'er it fear'd; And first by emulation's ardour mov'd, Prest onward in the path which soon it lov'd.”
“Scarce two gentlemen dwell together in the country […] , but there is emulation betwixt them and their servants, some quarrel or some grudge betwixt their wives or children […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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