noun

virtualization

virtualisation

Server virtualization reduces hardware costs.

Server virtualisation reduces hardware costs.

Virtualization allows multiple operating systems on one machine.

Virtualisation allows multiple operating systems on one machine.

the virtualization of ((sth.)) creating a virtual version of (sth.) The virtualization of data storage is efficient.

Synonyms: simulation, emulation

From 'virtual' + '-ization' (the process of making). 'Virtual' comes from Latin 'virtus' (excellence, potency).

Think of it as the 'process of making' something 'virtual'. The '-ization' suffix denotes a process.

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