emulation
noun/ˌɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,501 most common English word
Meaning
the act of trying to equal or surpass someone by imitating them.
Example sentence
Young athletes often succeed through emulation of their sporting heroes.
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