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virtualize
[ vur-choo-uh-lahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, vir·tu·al·ized, vir·tu·al·iz·ing.
- Computers. to create a simulated or extended version of (a computer, operating system, data storage device, etc.) using software: the resulting device is not itself independent, but functions and presents itself to the user as a single, physical entity:
A virtualized server can boost processing power and reduce costs.
- Digital Technology. to store, access, or carry out online or by means of a computer; computerize or digitize:
Now that they’ve virtualized the filing of tax returns, the IRS is more efficient.
virtualize
/ ˈvɜːtʃʊəˌlaɪz /
verb
- tr to transform (something) into an artificial computer-generated version of itself which functions as if it were real
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Other Words From
- vir·tu·al·i·za·tion [vur-choo-, uh, -lahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of virtualize1
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