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Definition of hi-fi
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: high fidelity
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: 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 10 Apr. 2021.
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hi-fi
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English Language Learners Definition of hi-fi
somewhat old-fashioned
: a piece of electronic equipment for reproducing sound in a clear and accurate way
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The first known use of hi-fi was in 1948
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