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AR

AR

20 5.1
A technology that shows digital images over the real world using a phone or special glasses
  • noun
  • /ˌeɪˈɑr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : realidad aumentada
  • Many mobile games now use AR to create interactive experiences for players.
  • AR requirement
  • AR program
  • AR model

And I wanted to get an AR augmented reality projector.

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Examples

  • The purpose of AR is to enhance an individual's physical and visual environments.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The possibility exists for AR to provide a more holistic approach to technology education.

    Academic text (2012)
  • In my opinion Sky guide is the best AR app.

  • This is going to enhance your AR experiences.

  • Though the statistics of each school are very similar, the administration of the AR program was slightly different.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The potential is there for AR to become a major component of training and development.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Through the use of AR, many new potential student benefits targeting visual and spatial applications exist.

    Academic text (2012)
  • For example, an animation class could use AR to establish an object's spatial relationship to other components or the environment.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Initially, AR could be incorporated into the classroom as a supplemental learning tool.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Samsung's leaked concept videos may show its vision for AR glasses.

Synonyms

ar
vsAR
  • Specialized
1 7.9

Technology that overlays digital images on the real world using a phone or headset

is the same meaning in an uppercase abbreviation form

How Immersive

virtual reality
  • Specialized
29 4.5
AR
  • Specialized
20 5.1
viewscreen
7 7.8

Surface Forms

AR singular
ARs plural

Morphology

AR = augmented + reality (semi-transparent) = A + R

The initialism 'AR' is directly formed from the phrase 'augmented reality' and is clear to learners familiar with the term. [Postprocessing: changed transparency from 'transparent' to 'semi-transparent' for abbreviation]

Etymology

AR stands for augmented reality, where augmented means 'added to' and reality means the 'real world', so AR is technology that puts digital images or information on top of what you actually see.