Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. scientific concepts
5. computer science concepts

Anotations

Scope note:

Computer science concept of a place within the collective memories and interconnecting networks of computers filled with virtual 'stuff' and populated by people with virtual bodies. Distinguished from "virtual reality" which is an immersive virtual physical environment with user interfaces.