Virtual

1. Information technology.

Something that does not have a physical existence, but has the appearance - or other characteristics - of a physical counterpart.

For example, virtual reality.

2. Information technology.

Something that is a relatively more indirect - or less established or standardised - compared with the more direct or standardised version.

For example, a virtual bank account.

See also

• Avatar
• Information technology
• Virtual account
• Virtual asset
• Virtual asset service provider
• Virtual bank
• Virtual bank account
• Virtual card
• Virtual currency
• Virtual pooling
• Virtual PPA
• Virtual private network
• Virtual reality
• Virtualisation