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Wi-Fi, n. and a. Computing and Telecomm.
Brit. |ˈwʌɪˌfʌɪ|, |ˈwɪfiː|, U.S. |ˈwaɪˌfaɪ|, |ˈ(h)wɪfi|
[‹ wi- (in wireless adj.) + -fi, an apparently arbitrary second element probably chosen only for euphony, punningly after hi-fi n.
Subsequent reinterpretation of this word as a shortening of wireless fidelity is spurious.]
and adj. Any of several standards for the high-speed wireless transmission of data over a relatively small range. Also as adj.: designating or relating to appliances or systems using this standard.
Wi-Fi now usually refers to a family of standards for local area networks developed by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) which specify a wireless interface between computing devices.
A proprietary name in the United States.
1999Business Wire (Nexis) 15 Sept. The Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance..unveiled Wi-Fi, the new consumer brand identity for the IEEE 802.11 High Rate (HR) Standard. 2001Wall St. Jrnl. 4 June a22/6 A host of new digital delivery systems, from broadband fiber to wireless Wi-Fi that will allow for infinite channels. 2002Guardian 29 Aug. (Online section) 7/3 The range of a typical Wi-Fi network is generally too limited to be of much use when travelling around a city. 2005N.Y. Times (National ed.) 5 May c9/2 The F1000 is a Wi-Fi phone that uses a wireless connection. |