virtual machine

Definitions

General Science

• noun a simulated machine and its operations

Computing

• noun a piece of software that allows a Java application to run on a computer.

Electronics

• A computer that is simulated by another computer.
• A computer system which allows multiple operating systems and applications to be run simultaneously by two or more users. Such a system provides each user with what appears to be an independent computer.
• A programming language interpreter, such as a Java Virtual Machine.

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Contexts for “virtual machine”

5 definitions in context
• General Science
• Computing
• Electronics