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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Kim and McClain used an ultrasound machine to measure blood flow, while Ayers and McClain used virtual reality googles to test how microgravity affects the sense of balance.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 18 July 2025
American virtual reality and generative AI pioneer Eliza McNitt will preside over the jury of Venice Film Festival‘s Immersive section, which has unveiled its selection of 69 projects from 27 countries, 30 of which are in competition.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 July 2025
With an additional ticket, visitors will be able to use virtual reality technology to visit the Titanic wreck site.
—Dan Kelly
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
There would also be additional amenities, including: a restaurant, locker rooms, sports medicine clinic, virtual reality training area, pro-shop and kids' club, the release states.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 18 July 2025
American virtual reality and generative AI pioneer Eliza McNitt will preside over the jury of Venice Film Festival‘s Immersive section, which has unveiled its selection of 69 projects from 27 countries, 30 of which are in competition.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 July 2025
With an additional ticket, visitors will be able to use virtual reality technology to visit the Titanic wreck site.
—Dan Kelly
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
There would also be additional amenities, including: a restaurant, locker rooms, sports medicine clinic, virtual reality training area, pro-shop and kids' club, the release states.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Virtual reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtual%20reality. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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