virtual reality

[ vur-choo-uhl ree-al-i-tee ]

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

virtual reality

noun

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

virtual reality

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.

virtual reality

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 .)

Word History and Origins

Origin of virtual reality¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Luckey, a Long Beach native, sold his virtual reality company to Facebook for $3 billion at the age of 21.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2021, Zuckerberg’s rebranding of Facebook to Meta signaled a shift in his aspirations beyond social media and toward artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

From Salon

According to CNN, “Cyber Ninjas exists mostly in virtual reality, with its chief executive, Doug Logan, also serving as, well, pretty much everything. On recent calls to the company’s automated answer line, pressing ‘3’ for sales led to the answering message for Logan.

From Salon

That inspired him to team up with a programmer, designer and concept artist, as well as teaching himself to use video game engine Unreal 5 to create the virtual reality game.

From BBC

A "media village" would include a virtual reality studio offering CGI creation, augmented and virtual reality and gaming, while there would also be an area for open-air filming.

From BBC