augmented reality

American  

[awg-men-tid ree-al-i-tee, awg-men-tid] / ˈɔgˌmɛn tɪd riˈæl ɪ ti, ɔgˈmɛn tɪd /

noun

1. Digital Technology. AR

   1. an enhanced image or environment as viewed on a screen or other display, produced by overlaying computer-generated images, sounds, or other data on a real-world environment.

   2. a system or technology used to produce such an enhanced environment.

      With augmented reality, tourists can see signs and other written words translated into English just by using their smartphone camera and this app.

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augmented reality British  

noun

1. an artificial environment created through the combination of real-world and computer-generated data

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Etymology

Origin of augmented reality

First recorded in 1980–85; patterned after virtual reality

Example Sentences

Virtual and augmented reality will also bring a new level of realism, allowing gamers to feel as if their AI companion is right there with them, and advances in robotics could even allow people to create physical versions of AI companions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Virtual and augmented reality will also be a key part of live entertainment, Bechtel says, allowing individual audience members to experience different versions of the same show.

From The Wall Street Journal

The phenomenon has evolved since the first 1996 game release with anime series, movies, a trading card game and the augmented reality smartphone app "Pokemon Go".

From Barron's

Beyond consoles, Pokemon has also spawned films, an animated series and the augmented reality mobile game "Pokemon Go".

From Barron's

Experts at the lab are working on the further use of virtual reality, augmented reality and quantum technology against cybercriminals.

From Barron's