TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
VIRTUAL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- potential
1, record 1, English, potential
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- virtual 1, record 1, English, virtual
avoid, deceptive cognate, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capable of development into actuality. 2, record 1, English, - potential
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- potentiel
1, record 1, French, potentiel
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- virtuel 1, record 1, French, virtuel
correct, adjective
- en puissance 1, record 1, French, en%20puissance
correct, adjective phrase
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] qui est susceptible de se développer et de se manifester. 2, record 1, French, - potentiel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- virtual
1, record 2, English, virtual
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That is or relates to a computer-generated simulation of reality achieved especially by means of synthetic or digitized images. 2, record 2, English, - virtual
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- virtuel
1, record 2, French, virtuel
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui constitue ou concerne une simulation de la réalité générée par ordinateur, notamment au moyen d'images synthétiques ou numérisées. 2, record 2, French, - virtuel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Computer Hardware
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- virtual
1, record 3, English, virtual
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to a functional unit that appears to be real, but whose functions are accomplished by other means. 2, record 3, English, - virtual
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
virtual: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission and by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 3, English, - virtual
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Matériel informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- virtuel
1, record 3, French, virtuel
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une unité fonctionnelle fictive, mais dont les fonctions sont effectuées par d'autres ressources. 2, record 3, French, - virtuel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
virtuel : désignation normalisée par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale et par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 3, record 3, French, - virtuel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
virtuel : définition normalisée par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 3, French, - virtuel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soporte lógico (Software)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- virtual
1, record 3, Spanish, virtual
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perteneciente a una unidad funcional que parece ser real, pero esas funciones son realizadas por otros medios. 1, record 3, Spanish, - virtual
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-08-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- virtual
1, record 4, English, virtual
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Existing or taking place in a digital rather than in a physical environment. 2, record 4, English, - virtual
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
virtual campus; virtual conference 2, record 4, English, - virtual
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- virtuel
1, record 4, French, virtuel
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui existe ou qui a lieu dans un environnement numérique plutôt que dans un environnement physique. 2, record 4, French, - virtuel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
campus virtuel; conférence virtuelle 2, record 4, French, - virtuel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Colaboración con la OQLF
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- virtual
1, record 4, Spanish, virtual
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2006-01-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- virtual
1, record 5, English, virtual
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
pertaining to a functional unit that appears to be real, but whose functions are accomplished by other means 1, record 5, English, - virtual
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
virtual: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993]. 2, record 5, English, - virtual
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- virtuel
1, record 5, French, virtuel
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
qualifie une unité fonctionnelle fictive, mais dont les fonctions sont effectuées par d'autres ressources 1, record 5, French, - virtuel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
virtuel : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993]. 2, record 5, French, - virtuel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: