virtually

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   Almost completely; nearly.

   The town has virtually no crime.

2. 2
   adv

   In effect, though not officially or technically.

   She was virtually a member of the family.

3. 3
   adv

   By means of a computer or the internet.

   We met our new colleagues virtually before they arrived.

From Middle English vertually; equivalent to virtual + -ly.

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