__ reality, computer-generated simulation (7)

I believe the answer is:

virtual

(Other definitions for virtual that I've seen before include "In effect, but not in fact" , "Practical" , "Being almost the same" , "On-line reality" , "Existing in essence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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