Virtual - translation, pronunciation and examples
virtual
digital, not physical
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We meet in a virtual classroom every Monday.
A virtual tour helps new students learn the platform.
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General term for something that exists in effect or function but not physically — often used for digital environments, meetings, or resources.
A technical term meaning physical resources have been abstracted into virtual instances (e.g. virtualized servers); narrower than 'virtual'.
Emphasizes that something happens via the internet or a network connection rather than physically.
Refers to content or processes represented in binary/digital form — emphasizes format or technology rather than presence or simulation.
Suggests an imitation of real conditions for practice or testing — focuses on mimicry of real-world behaviour.
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General term for something that exists in effect or function but not physically — often used for digital environments, meetings, or resources.
The university offers a virtual classroom where students and teachers meet online.
Университет предлагает виртуальный класс, где студенты и преподаватели встречаются онлайн.
A technical term meaning physical resources have been abstracted into virtual instances (e.g. virtualized servers); narrower than 'virtual'.
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.
Emphasizes that something happens via the internet or a network connection rather than physically.
She took an online course in data science last summer.
Она прошла онлайн-курс по Data Science прошлым летом.
Refers to content or processes represented in binary/digital form — emphasizes format or technology rather than presence or simulation.
Digital textbooks are easier to update than printed ones.
Цифровые учебники проще обновлять, чем печатные.
Suggests an imitation of real conditions for practice or testing — focuses on mimicry of real-world behaviour.
Students practiced surgery on a simulated patient model.
Студенты отрабатывали операции на симулированной модели пациента.
Common in the phrase 'augmented reality' — digital elements overlay the real world, as opposed to a wholly virtual environment.
The museum uses augmented displays to add information to real exhibits.
Музей использует дополненные дисплеи, чтобы добавить информацию к реальным экспонатам.
Implies imitating the functions of one system on another (e.g. emulating old hardware); more technical than 'virtual'.
The game runs in an emulated environment that imitates the original console.
Игра запускается в эмулированной среде, имитирующей оригинальную консоль.
Indicates services hosted in the cloud (remote servers) — focuses on where the service runs rather than on its virtual nature.
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.
Focuses on physical distance or lack of in-person presence (remote learning), not necessarily on digital simulation.
Many students joined the class remotely during the pandemic.
Многие студенты присоединились к занятию удаленно во время пандемии.
Relates to cyberspace, computing and online security — more technical and often used as a combining form (cyber-).
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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Questions about this word
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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