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   In·teg·ri·ty

   /inˈteɡrədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness: "he is known to be a man of integrity" Similar honestyuprightnessprobityrectitudehonorhonorablenessupstandingnessgood characterprinciple(s)ethicsmoralsrighteousnessmoralitynobilityhigh-mindednessright-mindednessnoble-mindednessvirtuedecencyfairnessscrupulousnesssinceritytruthfulnesstrustworthinessOpposite dishonesty
   • 2. the state of being whole and undivided: "upholding territorial integrity and national sovereignty" Similar unityunificationwholenesscoherencecohesionundividednesstogethernesssolidaritycoalitionOpposite division
   • ▪ the condition of being unified, unimpaired, or sound in construction: "the structural integrity of the novel" Similar soundnessrobustnessstrengthsturdinesssoliditysolidnessdurabilitystabilitystoutnesstoughnessOpposite fragility
   • ▪ internal consistency or lack of corruption in electronic data: "integrity checking"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in integrity (sense 2)): from French intégrité or Latin integritas, from integer ‘intact’ (see integer). Compare with entirety, integral, and integrate.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › integrityIntegrity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INTEGRITY is firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility. How to use integrity in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Integrity.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTEGRITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change: No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity. someone's artistic, professional, etc. integrity approving. someone's high artistic standards or standards of doing their job, and that person's determination not to lower those standards:

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTEGRITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INTEGRITY definition: 1. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change: 2…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › integrityIntegrity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Integrity is a personal quality of fairness that we all aspire to — unless you're a dishonest, immoral scoundrel, of course. Having integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way. It's a personality trait that we admire, since it means a person has a moral compass that doesn't waver.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IntegrityIntegrity - Wikipedia

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   Integrity is the quality of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or earnestness of one's actions. Integrity can stand in opposition to hypocrisy.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › integrityINTEGRITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. Synonyms: virtue, probity, rectitude. Antonyms: dishonesty. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship's hull.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › integrityIntegrity - definition of integrity by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. 2. the state of being whole or entire: to preserve the integrity of the empire. 3. a sound or unimpaired condition.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintegrity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ɪnˈteɡrəti/. /ɪnˈteɡrəti/. [uncountable] the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. personal/professional/artistic integrity. She behaved with absolute integrity. a man of great integrity. Extra Examples.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTEGRITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. the quality or state of being complete; unbroken condition; wholeness; entirety. 2. the quality or state of being unimpaired; perfect condition; soundness. 3. the quality or state of being of sound moral principle; uprightness, honesty, and sincerity. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINTEGRITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    INTEGRITY definition: honesty and the ability to do or know what is morally right: . Learn more.