emulations

[ɛmjuˈleɪʃənz]
nounpl: emulations
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
imitationsmimicrycompetitionsrivalriesreproductionssimulations
Antonyms / Antônimos
originalityindependenceuniqueness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emulações
Standard term used in both technical and competitive contexts
São Paulo
emulações
Common in tech industry and competitive sports
Rio de Janeiro
emulações
Used in similar contexts as other regions
Portugal
emulações
European Portuguese equivalent; usage identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

emulateemulatoremulationrivalryimitationsimulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in emulation of
emulation and rivalry
spirit of emulation
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