emulações
1. attempts to match or surpass someone or something by imitation
The young athletes' emulations of their heroes inspired them to train harder.
As emulações dos atletas jovens de seus heróis os inspiraram a treinar mais.
2. the act of using hardware or software to imitate another system or device
Video game emulations allow players to enjoy retro games on modern computers.
As emulações de videogames permitem que os jogadores desfrutem de jogos retrô em computadores modernos.
3. rivalry or competition motivated by a desire to equal or exceed another
Healthy emulations between team members can boost overall productivity.
Emulações saudáveis entre membros da equipe podem aumentar a produtividade geral.
In Brazilian business and sports culture, 'emulação' carries a positive connotation related to healthy competition and aspiration. In tech contexts, it's standard terminology for system simulation. The concept reflects values of improvement through observation and adaptation.
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