Definition of Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Definition of Java Virtual Machine (JVM):

Virtual Machine:

In general terms VM is a SW that creates an environment between the computer platform and end user in which end user can operate programs.

Original meaning for VM:

As per its functionality is creation of number of  different identical execution environments on a single computer to executer programs is called VM.

Java Virtual Machine:

It is also a VM that runs Java bytecode by creating five identical runtime areas to execute class members. This bytecode is generated by java compiler in a JVM understandable format.