virtual reality

noun

: an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (such as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one's actions partially determine what happens in the environment
also : the technology used to create or access a virtual reality

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Real-time translation, virtual reality exhibitions and adaptive learning tools can create cross-cultural empathy and knowledge at scale. Sattie Persaud, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Luckey sold his virtual reality headset company Oculus to Facebook in 2014. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 June 2025 The city spent more than $300,000 to fabricate the model Gondola and accompanying virtual reality test for people to check out at the State of the Great Park event. Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 The center features virtual reality systems for real-time movement feedback, mirror therapy to promote motor recovery, advanced gait analysis, and immersive environments that make rehabilitation more engaging and effective. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for virtual reality

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of virtual reality was in 1987

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“Virtual reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtual%20reality. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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virtual reality

noun
: an artificial environment which is experienced through sights and sounds provided by a computer and in which one's actions partly decide what happens in the environment

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