virtual

/ˈvɜrtʃuəl/
adjective
  1. Existing or occurring on computers or on the internet, not in the physical world.
    • She created a virtual tour of the museum for people who couldn't visit in person.
    • Many students attend virtual classes from home.
    • We had a virtual meeting using video chat software.
  2. Almost or nearly the same as something, but not exactly.
    • The silence in the room was virtual; you could hear a pin drop.
    • After the storm, the town was in a virtual state of emergency.
    • He is a virtual expert on the topic, even though he has no formal training.
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