high fidelity

noun

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

high-fidelity

ˈhī-fə-ˈde-lə-tē 

-fī-

adjective

Examples of high fidelity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Low maintenance in construction does not translate to high fidelity in music. — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026

Apple’s high fidelity audio , noise cancellation, and up to 20 hours of listening time will allow dad enjoy his favorite music and podcasts anywhere, any time. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026

These states allow atoms to interact strongly and perform high fidelity two-qubit gate operations. — Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

Inside, standing 43 inches tall, a silver speaker from Takahiro Miyashita’s brand TheSoloist vibrates high fidelity through the showroom. — Samantha Lee connect april 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high fidelity

• infidelity

Kids Definition

high fidelity

noun

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