virtual
adjective
vir·tu·al
ˈvər-chə-wəl 
-chəl;
ˈvərch-wəl
1
: being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
a virtual dictator
2
: being on or simulated on a computer or computer network
print or virtual books
a virtual keyboard
: such as
a
: occurring or existing primarily online
virtual shopping
b
: of, relating to, or existing within a virtual reality
a virtual tour
3
: of, relating to, or using virtual memory
4
: of, relating to, or being a hypothetical particle whose existence is inferred from indirect evidence
virtual photons
compare real sense 3
Examples of virtual in a Sentence
The website provides a virtual tour of the stadium.
Recent Examples on the Web
Regardless of if the interview room is virtual of IRL, get there early.
—
Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
Classes at Columbia also went fully virtual following the growing protests.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
The announcement follows the decision to make all classes virtual on Monday, which marked the beginning of Passover.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
However, the pandemic intervened and church officials felt a virtual meeting to discuss such deeply divisive issues was ill-advised.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Columbia University’s classes have gone virtual amid the ongoing protests.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
So do people who play a lot of video games, many of which involve exploring virtual spaces.
—Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
The Seattle International Film Festival has revealed its lineup for the 50th edition, which takes place May 9–19 at venues across Seattle and followed by a week of select virtual screenings on the SIFF Channel May 20–27.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
The Naomi Judd estate is offering fans a deeper look at the late singer-songwriter’s life and career through a virtual exhibit that will launch on May 1 to mark the second anniversary of The Judds‘ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
Classes at Columbia also went fully virtual following the growing protests.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
The announcement follows the decision to make all classes virtual on Monday, which marked the beginning of Passover.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
However, the pandemic intervened and church officials felt a virtual meeting to discuss such deeply divisive issues was ill-advised.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Columbia University’s classes have gone virtual amid the ongoing protests.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
So do people who play a lot of video games, many of which involve exploring virtual spaces.
—Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
The Seattle International Film Festival has revealed its lineup for the 50th edition, which takes place May 9–19 at venues across Seattle and followed by a week of select virtual screenings on the SIFF Channel May 20–27.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
The Naomi Judd estate is offering fans a deeper look at the late singer-songwriter’s life and career through a virtual exhibit that will launch on May 1 to mark the second anniversary of The Judds‘ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Virtual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtual. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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virtual
adjective
vir·tu·al
ˈvərch-(ə-)wəl
ˈvər-chəl
: being in effect but not in fact or name
a virtual dictator
virtually
adverb
-ē
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