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Meaning of augmented reality | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɔːɡˌmɛntɪd ɹiːˈælɪti

Definitions

The merging of a view of the real-world environment upon a digital image in real time.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonyms: MR, mixed reality, hybrid reality, XR, extended reality, spatial computing, CPS, cyber-physical system, metaverse”
“Augmented Reality enhances a user's perception of and interaction with the real world. The virtual objects display information that the user cannot directly detect with his own senses.”
“Microsoft workers are calling on their employer to cancel a $480m contract to provide the US army with augmented reality (AR) headsets, saying they “do not want to become war profiteers”.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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