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hypervisor

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A firmware or software system that provides a virtual machine and allows it to operate directly on underlying hardware (instead of via emulation), but within specified constraints.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: virtual machine monitor

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of hyper- + supervisor.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hypervisori — system that provides a virtual machine
  • Finnish: virtuaalikonemonitori — system that provides a virtual machine
  • Galician: hipervisor — system that provides a virtual machine
  • German: Hypervisor — system that provides a virtual machine
  • Romanian: hipervizor — system that provides a virtual machine
  • Spanish: hipervisor — system that provides a virtual machine