augmented reality

noun

: an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (such as a smartphone camera)
also : the technology used to create augmented reality

Examples of augmented reality in a Sentence

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Integration with virtual and augmented reality could transform AI companions into visual entities in immersive environments. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Chopra oversees the company’s sprawling digital footprint, from AI and augmented reality to social media and e-commerce. Jenn Brice, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 Excitement is also building around Meta’s advancements in virtual and augmented reality, including its successful partnership with Ray-Ban for smart glasses, a strong recent demonstration of AR glasses called Orion , and a new AI video generating tool called Movie Gen , challenging OpenAI. Pia Singh,hakyung Kim, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024 But the company appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through a different medium. Salvador Rodriguez,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for augmented reality 

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of augmented reality was in 1992

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“Augmented reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/augmented%20reality. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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augmented reality

noun
: an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (as a smartphone camera)
also : the technology used to create augmented reality
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