Definition

Gaming slang meaning to create, spawn, or materialize an object in a virtual environment, particularly in MMORPGs and virtual worlds like Second Life. Short for 'resurrect' or 'realize,' it's what you say when you're trying to manifest your digital stuff but the server gods are not cooperating. The virtual equivalent of pulling something out of thin air, except when lag says 'nah.'

Example Usage

Hold on, I can't rez my weapon in this zone—the permissions are locked.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rez&defid=2706591)

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