metaverse
Americannoun
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(in science fiction) a shared, realistic, and immersive computer simulation of the real world or other possible worlds, in which people participate as digital avatars.
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a theoretical or emergent networked online space with digitally persistent environments that people inhabit, as avatars, for synchronous interactions and experiences, accessing the shared virtual space through virtual reality, augmented reality, game consoles, mobile devices, or conventional computers.
noun
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a 3D virtual world, esp in an online role-playing game
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the universe as portrayed in a given work of fiction
Etymology
Origin of metaverse
From meta- ( def. ) + (uni)verse ( def. ); coined by U.S. author Neal Stephenson (born 1959) in his cyberpunk novel Snow Crash (1992)
Example Sentences
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Already this year, Meta has laid off several hundred workers mainly in its Reality Labs division, a part of the company that focuses on its "metaverse" ambitions, hardware products and AI initiatives.
From BBC
As AI takes center stage, Meta this month also made cuts to the teams working on its metaverse efforts.
The social media giant, which sells AI-powered smart glasses, laid off workers who focused on the metaverse, digital spaces where people socialize, work, learn, and pursue other online activities.
From Los Angeles Times
The layoffs hit more than 1,000 employees and focused heavily on those who were working on the metaverse, digital spaces where people socialize, work, learn and pursue other online activities.
From Los Angeles Times
Additionally, recent budget cuts in its metaverse division are a positive sign that Meta is focusing on controlling costs, Thill added.
From MarketWatch
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