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wireless

 
 
/ˈwaɪələs/ adjective COMMUNICATIONS, INTERNET, IT

Definition

using a system of radio signals rather than wires to connect computers, mobile phones, etc. to each other: wireless broadband/internet/network The setup instructions show how to secure your wireless broadband network.wireless access/communications/connection The library provides free wireless access. wireless applications/device/technology wireless carrier/company/provider wireless keyboard/mouse
→ See also fixed wireless, wirelessly
(Definition of wireless adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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