Definition of "emulation" in English

noun

1. The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.

   • a great figure who is worthy of respect and emulation

2. (obsolete) Jealous rivalry; envy; envious contention.

   • 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 […]

3. (computing) Execution of a program or other software designed for a different system, by simulating parts of the other system.