holopresence
nounUK /ˌhɒl.əʊˈpɹɛz.n̩s/ · US /ˌhɑ.loʊˈpɹɛ.z(ə)ns/
Etymology From holo- + presence or a blend of holographic + presence.
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Usually Ability to project a holographic representation into a physical space, creating the illusion of being physically present.
- "Well," boomed Thjoran, making a small ambassador jump, "deep dwellers like yourself can currently move on planets by way of holopresence, but I understand what you're getting at.2002 February 10, Jon Reeves, “[MIDGARD][STORY] Port 5 - Parts 1 & 2”, in alt.games.creatures (Usenet):
- “Tell her I'm coming,” Derec said. He went into the bathroom, splashed water on his face, and sat at his home terminal. He took the call as video, not feeling up to full holopresence with the dream he couldn’t remember still ricocheting around his brain.2004, Alexander C. Irvine, Have Robot, Will Travel—A Byron Preiss Robot Mystery, iBooks, page 78:
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- The rest of the board members projected into place, either by proxy or holopresence: ‘Trina Warbeloo, board secretary; Zoranna Alblaitor, Andrea Tiekel, and the others.2010, David Marusek, Mind Over Ship, Tom Doherty Associates, page 47:
- There is little ceremony. The attendants bustle about. This is but formality. The true ceremony will take place in Agea, where there will be a grand festival, a party to set fire to the heavens, and the holopresence of the Sovereign herself.2014, Pierce Brown, Red Rising, Random House Worlds, page 385:
- Sergey’s family attended the memorial service in holopresence: physical quarantine was not breached.2017, Gwyneth Jones, Proof of Concept, Tor Publishing Group, page 29:
- Imagine totally immersive live streaming courses based on “holopresence” that will make today’s online sessions look old fashion.2021, Santiago Iñiguez, Peter Lorange, Executive Education after the Pandemic: A Vision for the Future, Springer International Publishing, page 49: