integrity
Honesty and strong moral principles
The quality of being honest and following strong moral rules.
[someone] has integrity
- 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.
- 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.
Being whole and unimpaired
The state of something being whole and not damaged or changed.
the integrity of [something]
- 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.
- We must protect the integrity of the system.
- The flood damaged the bridge’s integrity.
- The law respects the nation’s territorial integrity.
Accuracy and consistency of data
A state where data is correct, consistent, and not changed by mistake or by an attacker.
ensure the integrity of [data]
- 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.
- Backups protect the integrity of the files.
- Use hashing to check data integrity.
- These rules keep the database integrity strong.
Soundness of a structure under load
The strength and safety of a building or object so it does not fail under weight or stress.
structural integrity of [something]
- 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.
- Engineers tested the building’s structural integrity.
- Rust can reduce the integrity of the metal frame.
- The tower kept its integrity during the storm.
- Base: integrity
- Plural: integrities, integrity
a person of integrity
1Morally upright person
Someone who is honest and follows strong moral rules.
- Everyone says the judge is a person of integrity.
- I want to work for leaders who are people of integrity.
act with integrity
1Behave according to principles
To do the right thing and be honest, even when it is hard.
- She acted with integrity and reported the error.
- Managers must act with integrity when handling complaints.
artistic integrity
1Commitment to artistic principles
Staying true to your art and not changing it just for money or fame.
- The director chose a smaller budget to keep her artistic integrity.
- He worries that sponsorship could hurt their artistic integrity.
data integrity
1Correct and consistent data
Data that stays correct and consistent and is not changed by mistake or attack.
- Checksums help ensure data integrity during transmission.
- We audit logs regularly to protect data integrity.
journalistic integrity
1Ethics and truth in journalism
Following truth and ethical rules when reporting news.
- The paper’s journalistic integrity was questioned after the retraction.
- Editors defended their journalistic integrity during the trial.
maintain the integrity of
1Keep something whole
To keep something complete and not damaged or changed.
- The new policy aims to maintain the integrity of the process.
- Use tamper-evident seals to maintain the integrity of the samples.
professional integrity
1Ethical standards at work
Strong moral behavior in your job or profession.
- She refused the gift to protect her professional integrity.
- Professional integrity is essential in healthcare.
question someone's integrity
1Doubt someone's honesty
To say or think that a person may not be honest or moral.
- The report does not question her integrity.
- He was angry that they questioned his integrity in public.
structural integrity
1strength and safety of a structure
The strength that keeps a building or object standing and safe.
- 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
1protection 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.
- 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.