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virtual fencing en · NOUN

Etymology

virtual + fencing. The term is derived from virtual and fencing, referring to the use of non-physical or digitally defined boundaries in place of physical fences.

Meanings

1. (qualifier:wildlife management) The use of technology to create non-physical barriers that influence or restrict the movement of animals without the need for conventional physical fences.
   • Roadside virtual fencing systems activate lights and sounds to deter wildlife from entering the road as vehicles approach.
   • The farm uses virtual fencing to manage cattle grazing across large paddocks.

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Relateds

geofencing