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hi-fi
noun /ˈhaɪ.faɪ/Definition
› [C or U] electronic equipment used to play recorded sound, especially music: I've just bought a new hi-fi. hi-fi equipmentAudio and video equipment › [U] abbreviation for high fidelityAudio and video equipment
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