We want to make sure independent schools are subject to a rigorous inspection process and we are working with organisations to make sure this continues.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Within a structure like the Civil Service there should be a more rigorousprocess.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And it was his performance on that summer programme that he thinks landed him the job - albeit after another rigorous recruitment process.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Seeformal process
Definition of 'rigorous'
rigorous
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adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A test, system, or procedure that is rigorous is very thorough and strict.