Virtual support is a term used for administrative and secretarial work that is done remotely, by using technology. This type of support has been around for many years, but has only recently become popularised because of the advances in technology.

In office space, absorption measures the net change in occupied office space over a specific period. It tracks how much space tenants lease compared to how much becomes vacant, indicating market demand. Positive absorption means more space is leased than vacated, while negative absorption shows the opposite.