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virtual

virtual

Meaning of virtual

digital, not physical

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British English/ˈvɜːtʃuəl/
American English/ˈvɝtʃuəl/
Russian transcription[vʲɪrˈtualnɨj]
virtual
virtual - виртуальный
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virtual with Russian translation

virtual usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У нас есть виртуальный класс для студентов.

We meet in a virtual classroom every Monday.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Виртуальный тур помогает новым студентам изучить платформу.

A virtual tour helps new students learn the platform.

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virtual belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

virtualвиртуальный
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

virtual synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between virtual / virtualized / online / digital / simulated / augmented

🇬🇧English
virtual

General term for something that exists in effect or function but not physically — often used for digital environments, meetings, or resources.

B1Very Often

The university offers a virtual classroom where students and teachers meet online.

Университет предлагает виртуальный класс, где студенты и преподаватели встречаются онлайн.

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🇬🇧English
virtualized

A technical term meaning physical resources have been abstracted into virtual instances (e.g. virtualized servers); narrower than 'virtual'.

B2Rarely

The lab machines are virtualized so multiple students can use the same hardware virtually.

Машины в лаборатории виртуализированы, поэтому несколько студентов могут использовать один и тот же аппарат виртуально.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes that something happens via the internet or a network connection rather than physically.

B1Very Often

She took an online course in data science last summer.

Она прошла онлайн-курс по Data Science прошлым летом.

🇬🇧English

Refers to content or processes represented in binary/digital form — emphasizes format or technology rather than presence or simulation.

B1Very Often

Digital textbooks are easier to update than printed ones.

Цифровые учебники проще обновлять, чем печатные.

S
🇬🇧English
simulated

Suggests an imitation of real conditions for practice or testing — focuses on mimicry of real-world behaviour.

B2Often

Students practiced surgery on a simulated patient model.

Студенты отрабатывали операции на симулированной модели пациента.

A
🇬🇧English
augmented

Common in the phrase 'augmented reality' — digital elements overlay the real world, as opposed to a wholly virtual environment.

B2Often

The museum uses augmented displays to add information to real exhibits.

Музей использует дополненные дисплеи, чтобы добавить информацию к реальным экспонатам.

E
🇬🇧English
emulated

Implies imitating the functions of one system on another (e.g. emulating old hardware); more technical than 'virtual'.

B2Rarely

The game runs in an emulated environment that imitates the original console.

Игра запускается в эмулированной среде, имитирующей оригинальную консоль.

C
🇬🇧English
cloud-based

Indicates services hosted in the cloud (remote servers) — focuses on where the service runs rather than on its virtual nature.

B2Often

The course platform is cloud-based, so students can access it from anywhere.

Платформа курса облачная, поэтому студенты могут получить к ней доступ из любой точки.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on physical distance or lack of in-person presence (remote learning), not necessarily on digital simulation.

B1Very Often

Many students joined the class remotely during the pandemic.

Многие студенты присоединились к занятию удаленно во время пандемии.

C
🇬🇧English
cyber

Relates to cyberspace, computing and online security — more technical and often used as a combining form (cyber-).

B2Often

The course covers cyber threats and safe online behaviour.

Курс охватывает киберугрозы и безопасное поведение в сети.

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How to pronounce virtual and what this word means

virtual translation: виртуальный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce virtual

/ˈvɜːtʃuəl/

virtual translation

виртуальный

virtual examples

We meet in a virtual classroom every Monday.

virtual transcription

/ˈvɜːtʃuəl/, /ˈvɝtʃuəl/

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virtual meaning: what does it mean?

digital, not physical

virtual pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

virtual is pronounced as /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

virtual definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We meet in a virtual classroom every Monday. Translation: У нас есть виртуальный класс для студентов.

Is virtual part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, virtual (виртуальный) can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is virtual part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, virtual (виртуальный) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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