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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Combined with advances in large-scale quantum operations with high fidelity, neutral atoms have the potential to run fault-tolerant quantum computing. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2026 Given that the buds are geared for more casual listening and situational awareness, LDAC's high fidelity doesn’t seem warranted for the EarFun Clip and probably won’t be worth the trade-offs in battery life and multipoint use. Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 The lack of any bonus material may disappoint some, but the exemplary sonic quality underscores Young’s tireless devotion to high fidelity. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2025 The goal is to use AI to facilitate the high fidelity of human conversation, including tone and emotion, allowing teams to reach resolutions faster than asynchronous communication. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Nov. 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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high fidelity

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

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