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   rigorous

   /ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely thorough and careful: "the rigorous testing of consumer products" Similar meticulouspunctiliousconscientiouscarefuldiligentattentiveultra-carefulscrupulouspainstakingexactpreciseaccuratecorrectthoroughstudiousexhaustivemathematicaldetailedperfectionistmethodicalparticularreligiousstrictfussyfastidioushair-splittingfinickyfinicaldemandingexactingpedanticinformal:nitpickingpernicketypersnicketyarchaic:niceovernicelaboriousOpposite slapdash
   • ▪ (of a rule, system, etc.) strictly applied or adhered to: "rigorous controls on mergers" Similar strictseveresternstringentausterespartantoughhardharshrigidcruelsavagerelentlessunsparinginflexibleauthoritariandespoticdraconianintransigentuncompromisingdemandingexactingOpposite lax
   • ▪ (of a person) adhering strictly to a belief or system: "a rigorous teetotaller" Similar strictseveresternstringentausterespartantoughhardharshrigidcruelsavagerelentlessunsparinginflexibleauthoritariandespoticdraconianintransigentuncompromisingdemandingexactingOpposite lax
   • ▪ harsh and demanding: "many of the expedition had passed rigorous SAS courses" Similar harshseverebadbleakextremeinclementunpleasantdisagreeablefoulnastyfilthystormyblusterysquallywildtempestuousstorm-tossedviolentheavyheavingragingchoppyagitatedOpposite gentlemild

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French rigorous or late Latin rigorosus, from rigor ‘stiffness’ (see rigor1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. rigorousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIGOROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RIGOROUS definition: 1. careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe…. Learn more.

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   If you are rigorous when you do something, you do it extremely carefully and precisely. A rigorous inspection of your tax records has revealed the government owes you money. Congratulations! The Latin root for rigorous is rigor, meaning “stiffness.”.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRIGOROUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe: rigorous testing / checking / methods. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. paying close attention to detail. careful After careful consideration, we are unable to accept your proposal.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rigorousRigorous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RIGOROUS is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor : very strict. How to use rigorous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rigorous.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIGOROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A test, system, or procedure that is rigorous is very thorough and strict. The selection process is based on rigorous tests of competence and experience. American English : rigorous / ˈrɪgərəs /

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrigorous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of rigorous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Rigorous definition: characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline. See examples of RIGOROUS used in a sentence.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › rigorousrigorous | meaning of rigorous in Longman Dictionary of...

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   rigorous meaning, definition, what is rigorous: careful, thorough, and exact: Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRIGOROUS - All you need to know about it - Collins Online ...

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    1. A test, system, or procedure that is rigorous is very thorough and strict. [...] 2. If someone is rigorous in the way that they do something, they are very careful and thorough. [...] More. Synonyms of 'rigorous' • strict, hard, firm, demanding [...] • thorough, meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous [...] More.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRIGOROUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    RIGOROUS definition: careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe: . Learn more.