verbs
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
"He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"
is a type of (narrower)
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
"The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
domain category
the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
is a type of (narrower)
appear like, as in behavior or appearance
"Life imitate art"
compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with
"This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors"
is a type of (narrower)
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others