\ ˈhī-ˈfī
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Definition of hi-fi
1
: high fidelity
2
: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity
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“Hi-fi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi-fi. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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