high fidelity

Definition

The electronic reproduction of a given sound or image with relatively high accuracy.

Etymology

From the idea of strong lifelikeness, being very much true to life, a faithful reproduction of the original sounds that were recorded, with very little loss of information.

Example Sentences

• "High Fidelity is an attempt to minimize the effect of the electro-mechanical means necessary to the reproduction of music."
• "AFTER 500 PLAYS OUR HIGH FIDELITY TAPE STILL DELIVERS HIGH FIDELITY"