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near-field communication
/nˌiəfˈiːld kəmjˌuːnɪkˈeɪʃən/
NFCNear-field communication
01
a technology that allows short-range data transfer between cell phones and other electronic devices to do things such as paying for a purchase, etc.
Examples
Many modern smartphones are equipped with near-field communication technology for contactless payments.
