fidelity

Noun
Synonyms: faithfulness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
  2. the quality of being faithfulSynonyms: faithfulness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Fidelity \Fi*del"i*ty\, n. [L. fidelitas: cf. F. fid['e]lit['e]. See Fealty.] Faithfulness; adherence to right; careful and exact observance of duty, or discharge of obligations. Especially: (a) Adherence to a person or party to which one is bound; loyalty. [1913 Webster]
Whose courageous fidelity was proof to all danger.— Macaulay.[1913 Webster]
The best security for the fidelity of men is to make interest coincide with duty. --A. Hamilton. (b) Adherence to the marriage contract. (c) Adherence to truth; veracity; honesty. [1913 Webster]
The principal thing required in a witness is fidelity.— Hooker.

Syn: Faithfulness; honesty; integrity; faith; loyalty; fealty. [1913 Webster]

The Devil's Dictionary

FIDELITY, n. A virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed.
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