honest

  1. Adjective.  (context, of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
  2. Adjective.  (context, of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
  3. Adjective.  In good faith; without malice.
  4. Adjective.  (context, of a measurement device) Accurate.
  5. Adjective.  Authentic; full.
  6. Adjective.  Earned or acquired in a fair manner.

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