virtual-machine
Translation
virtual machine
Examples
I run Windows on a virtual machine on my Mac.
I run Windows on a virtual machine on my Mac.
The server hosts several virtual machines.
The server hosts several virtual machines.
Grammar Patterns
a/an virtual machine an emulated computer system We need to set up a new virtual machine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: VM, guest OS; Antonyms: physical machine, bare-metal server
Etymology
A compound of 'virtual' (existing in effect, not in reality) and 'machine' (a computer).
Memory Tips
Think of it literally: a 'machine' that is 'virtual'. It's a computer running inside another computer.