internet of things

noun
UK: /ˌɪntɜːnet əv θɪŋz/
US: /ˌɪntərnet əv θɪŋz/

  1. A system of interconnected devices, vehicles, buildings, and other physical objects embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data.

    1. The Internet of Things is making our life easier. [ ] [ ]
    2. Companies are investing heavily in the Internet of Things to improve efficiency. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

iot
internet of things adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of the Internet of Things.

    1. This is an Internet of Things device. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Internet of Things security is becoming a major concern for many organizations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "internet of things" is /ˌɪntɜːnet əv θɪŋz/ in British English and /ˌɪntərnet əv θɪŋz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "internet of things": iot.

Example usage of "internet of things": "The Internet of Things is making our life easier.". More examples on the page.