high fidelity

noun

: the reproduction of an effect (such as sound or an image) that is very faithful to the original
high-fidelity adjective

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Can this be created with high fidelity within simulation? Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Soundscape is a truly innovate product merging high fidelity experiences with artificial intelligence, virtual reality and a call to action for artists who have yet to stake their claim in the virtual universe. Eric Fuller, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 Sporting a new look brought to life in high fidelity graphics, Donkey Kong appears powerful — majestic, even — but quickly sheds the veneer for a goofy smile and banana icons in his eyes. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025 There is there is a group of people who expect sort of more high fidelity Kickstarter pages and things like that. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for high fidelity

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high fidelity was in 1938

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“High fidelity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20fidelity. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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high fidelity

noun
: the reproduction of sound with a high degree of faithfulness to the original

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