fidelity

American  

[fi-del-i-tee, fahy-] / fɪˈdɛl ɪ ti, faɪ- /

noun

plural

fidelities

1. strict observance of promises, duties, etc..

   a servant's fidelity.

2. loyalty.

   fidelity to one's country.

   Antonyms:

   disloyalty

3. conjugal faithfulness.

4. adherence to fact or detail.

5. accuracy; exactness.

   The speech was transcribed with great fidelity.

   Synonyms:

   rigor, faithfulness, precision

6. Audio, Video. the degree of accuracy with which sound or images are recorded or reproduced.

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fidelity British  

/ fɪˈdɛlɪtɪ /

noun

1. devotion to duties, obligations, etc; faithfulness

2. loyalty or devotion, as to a person or cause

3. faithfulness to one's spouse, lover, etc

4. adherence to truth; accuracy in reporting detail

5. electronics the degree to which the output of a system, such as an amplifier or radio, accurately reproduces the characteristics of the input signal See also high fidelity

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Related Words

See loyalty.

Other Word Forms

• nonfidelity noun
• unfidelity noun

Etymology

Origin of fidelity

First recorded in 1500–10; late Middle English fidelite (from Middle French ), from Latin fidēlitās, equivalent to fidēli- (stem of fidēlis “loyal,” equivalent to fidē(s) faith + -lis adjective suffix) + -tās -ty ²

Example Sentences

“We see balanced risk/reward given premium valuation while it has lagged peers in revenue growth and scaling/fidelity rate metrics,” Sankar wrote.

From MarketWatch

"It's an intimate space, dedicated to fidelity and love," she explained.

From Barron's

The researchers also used fidelity measurements to evaluate performance, confirming reliable switching behavior along with high purity of each mode.

From Science Daily

The Telegraph's Anita Singh notes "the fidelity to the original is practically unheard of in the world of TV", leading to feelings of "joy and a fuzzy nostalgia".

From BBC

Currently, the French civil code defines the duties of marriage as "respect, fidelity, support and assistance," and it says that couples commit themselves to a "community of living".

From BBC

Related Words

• devotion
• loyalty