The meaning of VIRTUALLY is almost entirely : nearly. How to use virtually in a sentence.

VIRTUALLY meaning: 1. almost: 2. using computer technology over the internet, and not involving people physically…. Learn more.

You can use virtually to indicate that something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true. Virtually all cooking was done over coal-fired ranges. It would have been …

Definition of virtually adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. In fact or to all purposes; practically: The city was virtually paralyzed by the transit strike. 2. Almost but not quite; nearly: "Virtually everyone gets a headache now and then" (People).

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb virtually, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

VIRTUALLY definition: for the most part; almost wholly; just about. See examples of virtually used in a sentence.

Computing temporarily simulated or extended by computer software: virtual memory on a hard disk. being such in power, force, or effect, though not actually or expressly such: a virtual …

That illness is virtually unknown in this area. She is virtually guaranteed to get the job. [=she almost certainly will get the job]

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