augmented reality
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of augmented reality
First recorded in 1980–85; patterned after virtual reality
Example Sentences
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But then, as the dinner continued, Hassabis brought up other hot technologies: virtual reality, augmented reality, 3-D printing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
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 • Mar. 11, 2026
She will also test a system that uses artificial intelligence and augmented reality to allow astronauts to carry out their own medical ultrasounds.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Since 2017 it has released augmented reality apps and experiences letting people play with computer-generated models layered over their surroundings.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
“One of the first things I put on my personal, augmented reality view was an unobstructed night sky,” Hideo says.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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