Vr Definition & Meaning

American

British

Etymology

Examples

Synonyms VR 1 American

abbreviation

1. virtual reality.

2. voltage regulator.

v.r. 2 American

abbreviation

1. reflexive verb.

V.R. 3 American

abbreviation

1. Queen Victoria.

VR British

abbreviation

1. variant reading

2. Victoria Regina

3. virtual reality

4. Volunteer Reserve

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Etymology

Origin of v.r.2

From New Latin verbum reflexīvum

Origin of V.R.3

From Latin Victōria Rēgīna

Example Sentences

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"By drastically shortening the material development process, AI-driven design could accelerate the creation of smart materials for applications ranging from holographic and VR or AR displays to adaptive optical systems and smart windows that respond to their environment," says Prof. Na.

From Science Daily

A nonprofit uses VR headsets to offer inmates practical scenarios like job interviews alongside travel experiences, providing respite and preparation for the outside world.

From Los Angeles Times

The robot isn’t fully autonomous yet, so when it’s sweeping, dusting or unloading the dishwasher, there’s a chance a 1X employee at the company’s headquarters will be remotely controlling the robot through a VR headset.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company, formerly known as Facebook, bought virtual reality headset maker Oculus for more than $2 billion in 2014 and also acquired studios that make VR content.

From Los Angeles Times

While VR headsets haven’t become mainstream, Meta’s smart glasses are selling better than expected.

From Los Angeles Times

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