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Definition of virtualize

virtualize

/ˈvɜːrtʃuəlaɪz/
(UK: virtualise)
vir · tu · al · ize
Adverb:virtually
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Adjective:virtual
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Past Simple:virtualized
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Past Participle:virtualized
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Present Participle:virtualizing
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• verb

1

To create a software-based or virtual version of a computing resource, such as a server, storage device, network, or operating system.

Example

"The IT department decided to virtualize the company's servers to reduce hardware costs and improve scalability."

2

To convert a physical process, activity, or organization into one that operates or is experienced primarily online or in a digital environment.

Example

"Many universities had to rapidly virtualize their classroom instruction and academic advising."

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• Nearby Words

virility
virologist
virtual
virtualize
virtually
virtue
virtuoso

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Virtualize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/virtualize
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