Definitions for: Fidelity

[n] accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
[n] the quality of being faithful

Webster (1913) Definition: Fi*del"i*ty, n. [L. fidelitas: cf. F. fid['e]lit['e].
See Fealty.]
Faithfulness; adherence to right; careful and exact
observance of duty, or discharge of obligations. Especially:
(a) Adherence to a person or party to which one is bound;
loyalty.

Whose courageous fidelity was proof to all danger.
--Macaulay.

The best security for the fidelity of men is to
make interest coincide with duty. --A. Hamilton.
(b) Adherence to the marriage contract.
(c) Adherence to truth; veracity; honesty.

The principal thing required in a witness is
fidelity. --Hooker.

Syn: Faithfulness; honesty; integrity; faith; loyalty;
fealty.

Synonyms: faithfulness

Antonyms: infidelity, unfaithfulness

See Also: accuracy, constancy, dedication, loyalty, quality, truth

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