virtual reality

American  

[vur-choo-uhl ree-al-i-tee] / ˈvɜr tʃu əl riˈæl ɪ ti /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a realistic and immersive computer simulation of a three-dimensional environment, created using interactive software and hardware, and experienced or controlled by movement of the body. VR

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virtual reality British  

noun

1.  VR.  a computer-generated environment that, to the person experiencing it, closely resembles reality See also virtual

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virtual reality Scientific  

1. A computer simulation of a real or imaginary world or scenario, in which a user may interact with simulated objects or living things in real time. More sophisticated virtual reality systems place sensors on the user's body to sense movements that are then interpreted by the system as movements in the simulated world; binocular goggles are sometimes used to simulate the appearance of objects in three dimensions.

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virtual reality Cultural  

1. The creation of images and tactile sensations by means of a computer, producing the illusion of reality. Images are often projected onto special goggles to strengthen the illusion. (See cyberspace.)

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Etymology

Origin of virtual reality

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Meta also made big bets on the metaverse, investing heavily in developing virtual reality headsets where people can immerse themselves in digital worlds, play games and watch movies.

From Los Angeles Times

"This can contribute to the development of better prosthetic limbs and more realistic virtual reality experiences."

From Science Daily

Such hostility had been anticipated by Donald, who issued virtual reality headsets to help prepare his players.

From BBC

Over the last decade, Meta has poured billions of dollars to build the metaverse, which lets people to interact in a virtual reality.

From BBC

Using a virtual reality behavioral system in mice, scientists identified regulatory factors that help move memories into increasingly stable states or allow them to fade entirely.

From Science Daily