extended reality

American  

[ik-sten-did ree-al-i-tee] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd riˈæl ɪ ti /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. an environment or experience that combines virtual and physical realities through the use of computer technology or wearable technologies, as in augmented reality, mixed reality, virtual reality, or any similar mediated reality: XR

   Immersive digital advertising uses extended reality to create the most engaging ad experiences around.

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Etymology

Origin of extended reality

First recorded in 1950–55 in a theological or philosophical sense, and in 2010–15 in its current sense

Example Sentences

The researchers say their prototype demonstrates the usefulness of metasurfaces for effective small-scale low-power imaging solutions for facial recognition, robotics and extended reality.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2024

Apple could also vault to the forefront of the XR market — a term for extended reality, similar to virtual reality, Mr. Fieldhack said.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Virtual and extended reality production will be among the focuses.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

It may feel to some industry watchers like extended reality has been on the verge of becoming the next big thing for several years - but never quite cracked it.

From BBC • May 3, 2022

It is one of three types of extended reality technologies often associated with the metaverse.

From Reuters • Feb. 18, 2022