26984 words

virtual

6 definitions • 12 examples
1
almost a particular thing or quality:

Examples:

Ten years of incompetent government had brought about the virtual collapse of the country's economy.
2
created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world :

Examples:

In the game players simulate real life in a virtual world.
3
done using computer technology over the internet, and not involving people physically going somewhere:

Examples:

virtual shopping
Before a virtual meeting, all participants should test the technology and make sure they are comfortable with the major features.
Visit our website for a virtual tour of the museum.
4
almost, but not exactly or in every way:

Examples:

She was a virtual unknown before this movie.
Snow brought Minneapolis to a virtual standstill yesterday.
5
almost complete:

Examples:

Falling orders led to the virtual ruin of her company.
It is important to ensure that mergers of these companies do not result in a virtual monopoly in the industry.
6
used to describe something that can be done or seen using computers or the internet instead of going to a place, meeting people in person, etc.:

Examples:

The country's first virtual business school is up and running.
Click here to take a virtual tour of homes we have for sale.

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