AIFF

noun

ˌā-ˌī-ˌef-ˈef 

: an uncompressed lossless computer file format used for the storage of digital audio data

Fortunately most studios have CD burners; the easiest and most portable solution is to create a CD-ROM of WAV or AIFF files.

—Todd Souvignier, Loops and Grooves, 2003

Word History

Etymology

Audio Interchange File Format

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

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