Virtual Reality (Noun)
Meaning
A hypothetical three-dimensional visual world created by a computer; user wears special goggles and fiber optic gloves etc., and can enter and move about in this world and interact with objects as if inside it.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The new virtual reality headset allowed users to fully immerse themselves in the game, feeling as if they were actually inside the virtual world.
- Scientists are using virtual reality to study how people interact with each other in different social environments.
- The company is developing a virtual reality platform that will allow people to take virtual tours of real estate properties.
- The virtual reality experience at the museum allowed visitors to explore ancient civilizations in a highly interactive and engaging way.
- The therapist used virtual reality to help her patients overcome their fears and anxieties by exposing them to simulated environments.