Wi-Fi
English
Etymology
Coined in analogy to hi-fi as a trade name developed for the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (later Wi-Fi Alliance).
Often analyzed as a shortened form of wireless fidelity (similar to how hi-fi is a shortened from high fidelity); this is possibly due to the former slogan of the aforementioned Wi-Fi Alliance, The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -aɪfaɪ
Noun
Wi-Fi (uncountable)
- (computing) Any of several standards for short-range wireless data transmission (IEEE 802.11).
- (computing) Wireless networking using one of these standards.
- I'll send the file using Wi-Fi.
- This coffee shop has Wi-Fi for its customers.
- (informal) The capability to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
- The refrigerator cost 1000 more dollars just because it had Wi-Fi, and I'm thinking "this is ridiculous"!
Derived terms
Translations
computing: wireless data communication standard
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See also
- AirPort
- HomeIR
- HomeRF
- PAN
Portuguese
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