an enhanced image or environment as viewed on a screen or other display, produced by overlaying computer-generated images, sounds, or other data on a real-world environment.
Abbreviation: AR.
2.
a system or technology used to produce such an enhanced environment:
With augmented reality, you can get relevant extra information about what you are looking at.
Abbreviation: AR.
Origin
1980-85; patterned after virtual reality
British Dictionary definitions for augmented reality
augmented reality
noun
1.
an artificial environment created through the combination of real-world and computer-generated data