integrity
gb/ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/ us/ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
B2
אנגלית
~ 5100
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
B2
property
1
Honesty and strong moral principles
The quality of being honest and following strong moral rules.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] has integrity
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'integrity' with 'integration' (bringing parts together) or 'integer' (a whole number). Also, use 'have integrity' or 'act with integrity', not 'be integrity'.
מילים נרדפות
honesty (Plain, everyday term; slightly broader and less formal.)
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probity (Formal; stresses proven uprightness in public or professional life.)
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uprightness (Slightly formal; emphasizes moral correctness of character.)
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rectitude (Formal/literary; stresses strict moral correctness.)
הפכים
dishonesty (General opposite; lack of truthfulness or fairness.)
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corruption (Abuse of power for personal gain; opposite in public/professional contexts.)
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hypocrisy (Pretending to have good morals while acting otherwise.)
צירופים
personal integrity
|act with integrity
|a person of integrity
|maintain one's integrity
|question someone's integrity
|professional integrity
נושאים
ethics
|business
|daily life
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- Even under pressure, she chose integrity over convenience.
- The company promotes a culture of integrity in all dealings.
- His integrity was evident when he admitted the mistake and fixed it.
- Voters say they want leaders with integrity, not just charisma.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- People trust her because she has integrity.
- He acted with integrity and told the truth.
- The manager values integrity in the team.
- Having integrity means you do the right thing.
שם עצם
formal
C1
state
2
Being whole and unimpaired
The state of something being whole and not damaged or changed.
תבנית שימוש:
the integrity of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Do not say 'integrity to' or 'integrity for' when you mean wholeness. Use 'the integrity of [something]'.
מילים נרדפות
wholeness (General term for being complete.)
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unity (Focuses on undivided condition, often for groups or territory.)
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soundness (Emphasizes being solid and free from damage.)
הפכים
fragmentation (Breaking into parts; loss of unity.)
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breach (A break or violation that compromises wholeness.)
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disintegration (Process of falling apart or losing cohesion.)
צירופים
preserve the integrity of
|maintain the integrity of
|protect the integrity of
|compromise the integrity of
|territorial integrity
|system integrity
נושאים
politics
|security
|science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
|health
דוגמאות
- The treaty affirms the country's territorial integrity.
- Frequent edits can compromise the integrity of the original document.
- The seal maintains the container's integrity during shipping.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- We must protect the integrity of the system.
- The flood damaged the bridge’s integrity.
- The law respects the nation’s territorial integrity.
שם עצם
technical
C1
state
3
Accuracy and consistency of data
A state where data is correct, consistent, and not changed by mistake or by an attacker.
תבנית שימוש:
ensure the integrity of [data]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may use 'secure data' when they mean 'preserve data integrity'. Security also includes confidentiality and availability; integrity is specifically about correctness and consistency.
מילים נרדפות
accuracy (Focuses on being correct, not necessarily consistent over time.)
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consistency (Focuses on data not conflicting across records or time.)
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trustworthiness (Emphasizes reliability of data for decisions.)
הפכים
corruption (Data altered or damaged, intentionally or accidentally.)
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tampering (Unauthorized changes to data.)
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errors (Mistakes that reduce correctness and consistency.)
צירופים
ensure data integrity
|data integrity checks
|maintain database integrity
|integrity constraints
|verify data integrity
|referential integrity
נושאים
technology
|security
|business
|science
דוגמאות
- We added checksums to ensure data integrity during transfer.
- Audit logs help verify the integrity of patient records.
- The database enforces referential integrity across tables.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Backups protect the integrity of the files.
- Use hashing to check data integrity.
- These rules keep the database integrity strong.
שם עצם
technical
C1
property
4
Soundness of a structure under load
The strength and safety of a building or object so it does not fail under weight or stress.
תבנית שימוש:
structural integrity of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Do not use 'integrated' to mean 'having integrity'. Say 'structural integrity', not 'structure integrity'.
מילים נרדפות
soundness (General engineering term for being solid and safe.)
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stability (Focuses on resistance to tipping or collapsing.)
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robustness (Emphasizes strength under varied conditions.)
הפכים
failure (Loss of ability to carry load.)
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collapse (Sudden failure of a structure.)
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weakness (Insufficient strength to perform safely.)
צירופים
structural integrity
|maintain structural integrity
|loss of structural integrity
|compromise the integrity of [structure]
|structural integrity test
|integrity assessment
נושאים
engineering
|safety
|construction
|science
|technology
דוגמאות
- Inspectors questioned the structural integrity of the bridge after the quake.
- Adding a new opening could compromise the wall’s integrity.
- Heat damage led to a loss of structural integrity in the aircraft skin.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Engineers tested the building’s structural integrity.
- Rust can reduce the integrity of the metal frame.
- The tower kept its integrity during the storm.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
integrity
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
US/ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
הברות והטעמה
in - teg - rity (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (teg)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: integrity
- Plural: integrities, integrity
משפחת מילים
Forms
integrities
noun
Core family
Related words
integrated
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
disintegrate
verb
disintegration
noun
Advanced or less common
integrative
adjective
integrally
adverb
ביטויים
a person of integrity
1/ə pˈɚsən əv ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Morally upright person
Someone who is honest and follows strong moral rules.
דוגמאות
- Everyone says the judge is a person of integrity.
- I want to work for leaders who are people of integrity.
act with integrity
1/ˈækt wˈɪθ ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Behave according to principles
To do the right thing and be honest, even when it is hard.
דוגמאות
- She acted with integrity and reported the error.
- Managers must act with integrity when handling complaints.
artistic integrity
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Commitment to artistic principles
Staying true to your art and not changing it just for money or fame.
דוגמאות
- The director chose a smaller budget to keep her artistic integrity.
- He worries that sponsorship could hurt their artistic integrity.
data integrity
1/dˈætə ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
Correct and consistent data
Data that stays correct and consistent and is not changed by mistake or attack.
דוגמאות
- Checksums help ensure data integrity during transmission.
- We audit logs regularly to protect data integrity.
journalistic integrity
1/d͡ʒˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
Ethics and truth in journalism
Following truth and ethical rules when reporting news.
דוגמאות
- The paper’s journalistic integrity was questioned after the retraction.
- Editors defended their journalistic integrity during the trial.
maintain the integrity of
1/meɪntˈeɪn ðə ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti əv/
fixed phrase
formal
Keep something whole
To keep something complete and not damaged or changed.
דוגמאות
- The new policy aims to maintain the integrity of the process.
- Use tamper-evident seals to maintain the integrity of the samples.
professional integrity
1/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
Ethical standards at work
Strong moral behavior in your job or profession.
דוגמאות
- She refused the gift to protect her professional integrity.
- Professional integrity is essential in healthcare.
question someone's integrity
1/kwˈɛst͡ʃən sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Doubt someone's honesty
To say or think that a person may not be honest or moral.
דוגמאות
- The report does not question her integrity.
- He was angry that they questioned his integrity in public.
structural integrity
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
strength and safety of a structure
The strength that keeps a building or object standing and safe.
דוגמאות
- Engineers tested the bridge's structural integrity before reopening it.
- Engineers assessed the bridge’s structural integrity.
- Poor materials can weaken a building's structural integrity.
- High temperatures can reduce structural integrity.
territorial integrity
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
protection of a state’s borders
The idea that a country’s land and borders should stay whole and not be changed or taken by another country.
דוגמאות
- The resolution reaffirms the country’s territorial integrity.
- The government insisted that its territorial integrity must be respected.
- They argued the plan violates territorial integrity.
- The peace agreement guarantees the territorial integrity of all neighboring states.