Word
bluetooth
/ˈbɫuˌtuθ/
Definition
n. a wireless technology that lets electronic devices like phones, headphones, and computers talk to each other over short distances.
n. a short-range wireless communication technology that uses radio waves to transmit data between fixed and mobile devices. When capitalised, it refers to the specific industry standard and trademark.
Examples
“I connected my phone to the car using Bluetooth.”
“Most modern smartphones use Bluetooth to stream high-quality audio to wireless headphones without needing a physical cable.”
“The security protocol for Bluetooth has evolved significantly to prevent unauthorised devices from intercepting data packets during the initial pairing process between a peripheral and a host.”
Examples
simple
“I connected my phone to the car using Bluetooth.”
contextual
“Most modern smartphones use Bluetooth to stream high-quality audio to wireless headphones without needing a physical cable.”
complex
“The security protocol for Bluetooth has evolved significantly to prevent unauthorised devices from intercepting data packets during the initial pairing process between a peripheral and a host.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'Bluetooth speaker' or 'Bluetooth connection'.
Etymology
Named after the 10th-century Danish king Harald Bluetooth, who united disparate Scandinavian tribes. The moniker was selected as a temporary internal codename by engineers to reflect the technology's intended purpose of unifying communication protocols.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
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