What does Wi-Fi stand for？ Long gone are the days of dial-up and waiting for your turn to use the computer.It's easier than ever to connect to the Internet in the digital world today.（1）BB
Wi-Fi is a wireless network that uses radio frequency signals to connect to the Internet or send messages between devices without wires.Everything from your phone and laptop to tablets and printers can use Wi-Fi，thanks to these waves.（2）EE Two years later，a group of companies formed the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance （WECA，now the Wi-Fi Alliance），a global non-profit organization created to promote the new Wi-Fi standard.
None of that history explains what Wi-Fi stands for，because the phrase doesn't stand for anything.Wi-Fi is a trademarked term describing the device or technology based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers （IEEE） wireless communication standard 802.11，according to the Wi-Fi Alliance.（3）AA So the Wi-Fi Alliance hired the marketing company Interbrand to come up with a shorter name：Wi-Fi，according to one of the founding Alliance members.
（4）DD The rumor that it stands for "Wireless Fidelity （无线保证）" is thanks to the Alliance.Some members didn't understand the branding or marketing for Wi-Fi.They felt consumers would want an explanation for the name.So the Alliance agreed to include a tagline：The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.That's why so many people assume Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity，but the tagline came after the name.（5）GG Don't add to the confusion and stop miss-associating these phrases by learning the real meaning behind these acronyms （缩略词）.
A.That's a mouthful.
B.This is mostly thanks to Wi-Fi.
C.The name caused a misconception about Wi-Fi.
D.There is some debate surrounding the question what Wi-Fi stands for.
E.In 1997，a committee of industry leaders approved a common Wi-Fi standard.
F.Several years ago，a common standard of Wi-Fi was set up by several companies.
G.Plus，the Alliance removed the tag，although the confusion it brought still lives on today.
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【答案】B；E；A；D；G
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