VIRTUAL REALITY Definition & Meaning

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virtual reality

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

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noun

Digital Technology.

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

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

virtual reality

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

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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Origin of virtual reality¹

First recorded in 1980–85

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In simple terms, its products are more advanced versions of the virtual reality headsets used in gaming.

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Some may use yoga mats and virtual reality headsets to mentally escape the daily grind but now statisticians are using them to chart the rising cost of living.

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Other experiential attractions use virtual reality, such as an exhibit about the Titanic coming to the Beverly Center mall in Los Angeles in March.

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There will also be meeting rooms, offices, demonstration areas and a virtual reality area, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

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A risk easily confused with the TV series “Black Mirror,” or the virtual reality world “Second Life.”

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