integrity — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

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   Synonyms

   decencygoodnesshonestyprobityrectitudesincerityuprightness

   Examples

   Stand up, good Canterbury: Thy truth and thy integrity is rooted […]

   Living a lie saps us of integrity and moral cohesion to the point that we can no longer distinguish between the artifice being propped up and the real world.

2. The state of being wholesome; unimpaired

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3. The quality or condition of being complete; pure

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   Synonyms

   purityunitywholeness

4. With regards to data encryption, ensuring that information is not altered by unauthorized persons in a way that is not detectable by authorized users.

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5. The ability of systems to provide timely warnings to users when they should not be used for navigation.

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6. Trustworthiness; keeping one's word.

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   Synonyms

   dependabilityreliabilitytrustability

Noun

1. an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

   Synonyms

   unitywholeness

   Broader terms

   state

   Examples

   the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development

   he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia

2. moral soundness

   Broader terms

   honestyhonestness

   Examples

   he expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business

   they admired his scrupulous professional integrity