high fidelity

noun

Electronics.

1. sound reproduction over the full range of audible frequencies with very little distortion of the original signal.

high fidelity

noun

1. Often shortened to: hi-fi. 

   1. the reproduction of sound using electronic equipment that gives faithful reproduction with little or no distortion

   2. ( as modifier )

      a high-fidelity amplifier

Other Word Forms

• high-fidelity adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of high fidelity¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The breadth of McCartney and Wings’ abiding work is presented in breathtaking high fidelity, no less, affording listeners a sense of the energy, urgency, and passion inherent in the group’s finest moments.

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As qubits are sensitive to disturbances in the environment that could impact the performance of a quantum system, high fidelity is key.

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This is because of "really high fidelity graphics" in games needing "a lot of people involved in the development process", he explained.

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Researchers used their novel system to measure these fields, and mathematical modelling to turn those fields into high fidelity images showing, millisecond-by-millisecond, which parts of the brain are engaged when we undertake tasks.

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That lack of high fidelity is not loved by all but it does give long wave its own character, he explains.

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