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virtualization

/ˌvɜːr.tʃəˈlaɪ.ʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does virtualization mean?

noun

The creation of a virtual environment that behaves like a physical one, allowing multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine. This is often used in computing and virtual private networks.

Example

"The company uses virtualization to run multiple operating systems on a single server, increasing efficiency and reducing costs."

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