CEFR C1

augmented reality

noun

Meaning

A technology that overlays computer-generated images, sounds, or data onto the physical world as viewed through a device like a smartphone or headset.

Examples

  • The museum uses augmented reality to show visitors what the ruins looked like centuries ago.
  • Designers are using augmented reality to let customers see how furniture would fit in their living rooms before buying.

Synonyms: AR, mixed reality