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stringent
strict and precisely enforced
Synonyms
- rigorous
- strict
- exacting
Antonyms
- lax
- lenient
stringent in a sentence
The lab enforced stringent safety rules to protect everyone working with chemicals.
The judges applied stringent standards when scoring the science fair projects.
Where it comes from
From Latin stringere 'to draw tight, bind'
Memory hook
STRING-ent — pulled as tight as a STRING, leaving no room for error.
Read it in context
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