Definition of virtual reality in US English:
virtual reality
nounˈˌvərCH(əw)əl rēˈalədēˈˌvərtʃ(əw)əl riˈælədi
The computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.
Example sentencesExamples
- We will restrict our discussion of virtual reality to the meaning it has in relation to the Internet.
- A malicious virus has infected a virtual reality machine, the titular FireStarter.
- Virtual environments, often synonymous with virtual reality, have also been used in clinical practice.
- As virtual reality simulators are computer based systems they generate output data, or what is commonly referred to as metrics.
- The two perspectives appear to have emerged from some virtual reality, not from real, cruel everyday life.
- The trail leads back to a conglomerate, which is using virtual reality technology to sinister effect
- Their aim is simple: to generate a truly immersive virtual reality environment that has a useful commercial function.
- You play as a character that has entered a computer system in virtual reality to destroy a virus infecting the main frame.
- Maybe there'll be some virtual reality, maybe a flight simulator that spins you 360 degrees as you pursue an enemy fighter.
- I'm a purebred academic myself, with a research focus in networked virtual reality.
- No one's ever tried something like this on their first virtual reality simulation before.
- What is to become of art in the age of digital technology, electronic sampling and virtual reality?
- She notes that virtual reality however tends to be more interactive in that the characters respond to your actions.
- Just had my first glimpse of the BBC's new virtual reality weather graphics.
- The virtual reality image of the Saadhu appeared in the middle of the room.
- The new system will also feature virtual reality technology and the forecasts will use constantly updated weather data.
- Some proclaim pages to store eulogies and epitaphs, which I think is taking virtual reality a little far.
- This is the most exciting and challenging virtual reality project since Virtual Stonehenge.
- After all, virtual reality is a lot cheaper than the real thing.
- Equipment designers are also using virtual reality and on-screen testing to create new blueprints.