leapfrog(noun) advancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors. the company still believes the chip is a leapfrog in integration and will pay huge dividends. leapfrog(verb) a game in which one child bends down and another leaps over. leapfrog(verb) jump across.
request for information (RFI) Definition A formal request for preliminary information for the purpose of evaluating potential bids for design services, construction services, or both.
Ellucian. An RFI (request for information) is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service.n RFI is typically the first and most broadly cast of a series of requests intended to narrow down a list of candidates. RFIs are often used for major IT purchases.