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integrity

n.
US //ˌɪnˈtɛɡɹəti// UK //ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti// in·tegri·ty
  1. 1 honesty and morals (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change.

    steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code; the quality of being honest and having strong principles.

    Example

    The manager was respected by everyone for her professional integrity and fairness.

    Example

    The journalist refused to reveal his sources, arguing that protecting them was a matter of professional integrity and essential to a free press.
  2. 2 structural strength (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    the state of being whole, strong, or not damaged.

    the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished; the physical or structural soundness of an object or system.

    Example

    The engineers checked the structural integrity of the bridge after the earthquake.

    Example

    The extreme heat of the fire compromised the structural integrity of the steel beams, leading to the eventual collapse of the warehouse roof.
    • soundness
    • solidity
    • wholeness
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  1. 3 data accuracy (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    the quality of information being correct and not changed by mistake or by someone without permission.

    the condition of data being accurate, complete, and unaltered during storage or transmission.

    Example

    The bank uses encryption to ensure the integrity of your financial data.

    Example

    A checksum is a simple way to verify the integrity of a file after it has been downloaded from a remote server.
  2. 4 navigation reliability (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Science

    the ability of a system to warn users if it is not working correctly for navigation.

    the ability of a navigation system to provide timely and valid warnings to users when the system should not be used.

    Example

    The pilot relied on the integrity of the GPS signal during the foggy landing.

    Example

    Modern aviation safety protocols require high levels of signal integrity to ensure that automated landing systems do not provide misleading information to the flight crew.

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