WordValevirtualization
running simulated computers on one physical machine
In more detail
1. (noun) the process of creating a virtual (software-based) version of a physical computer system, network, or storage device
2. (noun) the technology that allows multiple operating systems or applications to run on a single physical machine
Examples
- 1. Virtualization allows companies to reduce hardware costs by running multiple servers on one machine.
- 2. Cloud providers use virtualization to efficiently share computing resources among many customers.
How to use virtualization
Virtualization is a technical term used primarily in IT and computing contexts to describe the abstraction of physical hardware resources into logical, software-based instances. It appears in discussions of data centers, cloud infrastructure, and system administration, where it represents both the process and the underlying technology enabling resource efficiency and flexibility.
Common phrases
- virtualization technology
- virtualization platform
- server virtualization
- desktop virtualization
- virtualization software
- enable virtualization
Synonyms
emulation · abstraction · server consolidation · cloud computing infrastructure
Word family
virtualize (verb) · virtualized (adjective) · virtual (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse virtualization with simple simulation or assume it only refers to virtual machines, when it actually encompasses a broader range of abstraction technologies including network virtualization and storage virtualization.
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