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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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. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025 The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System in the 2025 BMW X7 has 20 speakers, including Diamond Dome tweeters, 1,500 watts of power, and 10 fully active amplification channels, designed for an immersive, high fidelity sound experience. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025 No full 15-song tape with such high fidelity has ever surfaced before. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 My high fidelity 150 snowboard from Burton snowboards. Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high fidelity

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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 19 May. 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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