Definition of rigorous in English:

rigorous

adjective ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəsˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs

1Extremely thorough and careful.
the rigorous testing of consumer products
Example sentencesExamples
- May now admits that the selection process should have been more rigorous: Participation dropped off after the business concept was chosen, indicating that many didn't like the idea.
- Her approach to film is not unlike that of photography: careful composition, rigorous planning of the frame, scrupulous attention to visual detail and regular use of a stationary camera.
- A more rigorous analysis could lead one to conclude that labor costs played a role.
- It was critical to be rigorous and thorough in that process.
- He rightly noted that the importance of ensuring the integrity of the voting system dictates that the machines and their operating software should be subject to the most rigorous and comprehensive testing regime.
- They also have more rigorous and frequent solvency tests on customers, and consistently charge interest on late payments and reminders.
- Instead, we undertook a rigorous financial analysis, putting the value of global brands into the quantitative context that managers have long used to evaluate assets like machinery and inventories.
- The decision to merge was the result of serious discussion and rigorous strategic analysis during the past three months by the board of directors and the management team.
- In September, they'll compete in a more rigorous series of tests before receiving the go ahead to race from California through Nevada within 10 hours.
- His is among the most rigorous analyses we've seen of the subject.
- What you need is a rigorous analysis of where the money is really needed in terms of the front-line services,’ she said.
- Those who are principally interested in large-scale, rigorous quantitative analysis will also find only one or two of the chapters in the book interesting.
- The author's rigorous and abundant analyses of various types of art historical texts demonstrate how entrenched the idea of progress is in the field.
- Just as important as rigorous analysis when restructuring a company is a compelling vision of the future, she said.
- The importance of this book lies in its clear-sighted examination of women's subject citizenship, and its strength, in its sustained and rigorous analysis of the state's record on it.
- Analysis of results was extremely rigorous, and the dissertation was also noteworthy for its clarity of presentation, with complex results presented in a logical and understandable manner.
- The agency is committed to rigorous safety testing before a variety or technology is released to the public.
- But, by paying rigorous attention to the real dynamics of human relationships, Marber shows that it is possible to get a whole lot closer.
- He has not provided any rigorous analysis or even detailed explanation of these alleged technical problems.
- Corn produced this summer could undergo the same rigorous testing we are currently seeing for this genetically engineered trait.
Synonyms
meticulous, punctilious, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, ultra-careful, scrupulous, painstaking, exact, precise, accurate, correct, thorough, studious, exhaustive, mathematical, detailed, perfectionist, methodical, particular, religious, strict
fussy, fastidious, hair-splitting, finicky, finical, demanding, exacting, pedantic
informal nitpicking, pernickety
North American informal persnickety
archaic nice, overnice, laborious
1. 1.1 (of a rule, system, etc.) strictly applied or adhered to.
  rigorous controls on mergers
  Example sentencesExamples
  Rather than adhering to the system of rigorous discipline that the assortment of troubled kids have become accustomed to, Mathieu instead prefers to try and understand their problems and inspire them through his love of music.
  Over the past year, 180 solutions has attempted to clean up its image and now enforces rigorous rules on its affiliates and has added safeguards into its software.
  In 1998, he cited ‘vigilant and rigorous control’ over costs as a main goal.
  Our regulatory system is the most rigorous in the world.
  Such a culture, based on the most rigorous rules of court etiquette and procedure, naturally gave rise to correspondingly formalised aesthetic theories of music and the theatre.
  Any bottle of champagne has to follow a very rigorous set of rules to qualify for the ‘champagne’ label.
  While no one doubts the need for more rigorous border controls now, there are critics who say the federal government is doing a poor job of distinguishing between potential terrorists and legitimate travelers.
  To their inferiors, each official demanded rigorous implementation of orders, while bargaining with and concealing resources from those above them.
  If there was a rigorous enforcement of regulations these incidences would be curbed because managements would be penalised severely.
  As the international trade group for the interactive gambling industry, we have spent the past six years promoting rigorous government regulation of our industry.
  However, in the UK there are rigorous controls in place to maintain safety and standards in the stunt profession.
  Quality levels are in turn controlled by rigorous vetting and cataloguing, so buyers can feel confident they know just what they are getting for their money.
  Synonyms
  strict, severe, stern, stringent, austere, spartan, tough, hard, harsh, rigid, cruel, savage, relentless, unsparing, inflexible, authoritarian, despotic, draconian, intransigent, uncompromising, demanding, exacting
2. 1.2 (of a person) adhering strictly to a belief or system.
  a rigorous teetotaller
  Example sentencesExamples
  When there's four of us, we are very rigorous in what we allow through.
  He is rigorous in his methods: if a picture needs a caption to explain it, he believes it has failed.
  The rigorous self-discipline of the Presbyterian work ethic, however, did not grip the Kane household.
  People need to be specific, people need to be rigorous about project definitions and measurements.
  Synonyms
  strict, severe, stern, stringent, austere, spartan, tough, hard, harsh, rigid, cruel, savage, relentless, unsparing, inflexible, authoritarian, despotic, draconian, intransigent, uncompromising, demanding, exacting
3. 1.3 Harsh and demanding.
  many of the expedition had passed rigorous SAS courses
  Example sentencesExamples
  I was a senior this year and that meant even more rigorous courses, club meetings, and long sports practices.
  The training is extremely rigorous and the performers are expected to grow and form a unit within the studio.
  It was her job, and she did it with a professionalism that came from rigorous training and self-discipline.
  They had known each other since their college days, completing the rigorous interior design courses for their majors.
  Tara had found that it was the kids who complained far less than their adult counterparts about the rigorous therapy they sometimes had to go through in order for their bodies to heal properly.
  He was a large man, broad shoulders, muscular limbs with a well-toned body and large, powerful hands that came from his regular and rigorous combat practice with his friend.
  After joining the Jesuit Order, he underwent rigorous training in Rome and Madrid and was named a missionary to the uncharted regions of New Spain.
  It was rigorous but after a hard day's work, and knowing that I would know how to defend myself in a tough situation, it seemed all worth it.
  She hadn't seen anyone from her school in a long time, as she had been taking courses through correspondence to adhere to her rigorous therapy schedule.
  University is difficult enough with rigorous course work, steep fees and social demands, but try to imagine attending while severely disabled.
  Gagarin was subjected to extremely rigorous training - physical, mental, and psychological.
  He witnessed firsthand the rigorous but gratifying demands of entrepreneurship.
  Charter schools, higher standards, rigorous demands on teachers, and smaller class size, he writes, are all diversions, aimed at keeping us from striking at the real heart of the problem.
  It will be a rigorous course used to increase your endurance, speed, agility, and muscle mass.
  There, she took ballet six days a week and had a rigorous academic course load, plus music theory, singing, and body conditioning.
  The challenge then became to be physically competent enough to cope with the rigorous demands of filming, and to cut a suitably believable action hero.
  Everyone is put through the same rigorous training.
  Synonyms
  harsh, severe, bad, bleak, extreme, inclement
  unpleasant, disagreeable, foul, nasty, filthy
  stormy, blustery, squally, wild, tempestuous, storm-tossed, violent, heavy, heaving, raging, choppy, agitated

Derivatives

rigorousness

noun ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəsnəsˈrɪɡ(ə)rəsnəs

The very rigorousness and severity of its religious and ethical code of conduct have contributed to its resilience and survival as a minority in all parts of India.
Example sentencesExamples
- Some finance executives say they won't implement the complete scorecard because of the rigorousness of the theory.
- Users should look seriously at their document repository requirements before embarking to make sure that the rigorousness of the tools selected provides the rigorousness they need.
- He prefaces them with introductory essays that paint a vivid picture of an assertive faith characterized by ‘emotionalism, ecstasy, rigorousness, exuberance, and evangelism.’

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French rigorous or late Latin rigorosus, from rigor 'stiffness' (see rigor¹).

Rhymes

vigorous

Definition of rigorous in US English:

rigorous

adjectiveˈriɡ(ə)rəsˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs

1Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
the rigorous testing of consumer products
Example sentencesExamples
- Corn produced this summer could undergo the same rigorous testing we are currently seeing for this genetically engineered trait.
- Analysis of results was extremely rigorous, and the dissertation was also noteworthy for its clarity of presentation, with complex results presented in a logical and understandable manner.
- May now admits that the selection process should have been more rigorous: Participation dropped off after the business concept was chosen, indicating that many didn't like the idea.
- Just as important as rigorous analysis when restructuring a company is a compelling vision of the future, she said.
- They also have more rigorous and frequent solvency tests on customers, and consistently charge interest on late payments and reminders.
- The importance of this book lies in its clear-sighted examination of women's subject citizenship, and its strength, in its sustained and rigorous analysis of the state's record on it.
- The decision to merge was the result of serious discussion and rigorous strategic analysis during the past three months by the board of directors and the management team.
- He rightly noted that the importance of ensuring the integrity of the voting system dictates that the machines and their operating software should be subject to the most rigorous and comprehensive testing regime.
- In September, they'll compete in a more rigorous series of tests before receiving the go ahead to race from California through Nevada within 10 hours.
- Her approach to film is not unlike that of photography: careful composition, rigorous planning of the frame, scrupulous attention to visual detail and regular use of a stationary camera.
- What you need is a rigorous analysis of where the money is really needed in terms of the front-line services,’ she said.
- A more rigorous analysis could lead one to conclude that labor costs played a role.
- He has not provided any rigorous analysis or even detailed explanation of these alleged technical problems.
- His is among the most rigorous analyses we've seen of the subject.
- The agency is committed to rigorous safety testing before a variety or technology is released to the public.
- Instead, we undertook a rigorous financial analysis, putting the value of global brands into the quantitative context that managers have long used to evaluate assets like machinery and inventories.
- But, by paying rigorous attention to the real dynamics of human relationships, Marber shows that it is possible to get a whole lot closer.
- The author's rigorous and abundant analyses of various types of art historical texts demonstrate how entrenched the idea of progress is in the field.
- Those who are principally interested in large-scale, rigorous quantitative analysis will also find only one or two of the chapters in the book interesting.
- It was critical to be rigorous and thorough in that process.
Synonyms
meticulous, punctilious, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, ultra-careful, scrupulous, painstaking, exact, precise, accurate, correct, thorough, studious, exhaustive, mathematical, detailed, perfectionist, methodical, particular, religious, strict
1. 1.1 (of a rule, system, etc.) strictly applied or adhered to.
  rigorous controls on mergers
  Example sentencesExamples
  Over the past year, 180 solutions has attempted to clean up its image and now enforces rigorous rules on its affiliates and has added safeguards into its software.
  Rather than adhering to the system of rigorous discipline that the assortment of troubled kids have become accustomed to, Mathieu instead prefers to try and understand their problems and inspire them through his love of music.
  To their inferiors, each official demanded rigorous implementation of orders, while bargaining with and concealing resources from those above them.
  If there was a rigorous enforcement of regulations these incidences would be curbed because managements would be penalised severely.
  Such a culture, based on the most rigorous rules of court etiquette and procedure, naturally gave rise to correspondingly formalised aesthetic theories of music and the theatre.
  Any bottle of champagne has to follow a very rigorous set of rules to qualify for the ‘champagne’ label.
  In 1998, he cited ‘vigilant and rigorous control’ over costs as a main goal.
  However, in the UK there are rigorous controls in place to maintain safety and standards in the stunt profession.
  Our regulatory system is the most rigorous in the world.
  Quality levels are in turn controlled by rigorous vetting and cataloguing, so buyers can feel confident they know just what they are getting for their money.
  As the international trade group for the interactive gambling industry, we have spent the past six years promoting rigorous government regulation of our industry.
  While no one doubts the need for more rigorous border controls now, there are critics who say the federal government is doing a poor job of distinguishing between potential terrorists and legitimate travelers.
  Synonyms
  strict, severe, stern, stringent, austere, spartan, tough, hard, harsh, rigid, cruel, savage, relentless, unsparing, inflexible, authoritarian, despotic, draconian, intransigent, uncompromising, demanding, exacting
2. 1.2 (of a person) adhering strictly or inflexibly to a belief, opinion, or way of doing something.
  a rigorous teetotaler
  Example sentencesExamples
  He is rigorous in his methods: if a picture needs a caption to explain it, he believes it has failed.
  People need to be specific, people need to be rigorous about project definitions and measurements.
  The rigorous self-discipline of the Presbyterian work ethic, however, did not grip the Kane household.
  When there's four of us, we are very rigorous in what we allow through.
  Synonyms
  strict, severe, stern, stringent, austere, spartan, tough, hard, harsh, rigid, cruel, savage, relentless, unsparing, inflexible, authoritarian, despotic, draconian, intransigent, uncompromising, demanding, exacting
3. 1.3 Harsh and demanding.
  my exercise regime is a little more rigorous than most
  the rigorous climate in the regions of perpetual snow high in the Himalayas
  Example sentencesExamples
  There, she took ballet six days a week and had a rigorous academic course load, plus music theory, singing, and body conditioning.
  Everyone is put through the same rigorous training.
  The challenge then became to be physically competent enough to cope with the rigorous demands of filming, and to cut a suitably believable action hero.
  He was a large man, broad shoulders, muscular limbs with a well-toned body and large, powerful hands that came from his regular and rigorous combat practice with his friend.
  Tara had found that it was the kids who complained far less than their adult counterparts about the rigorous therapy they sometimes had to go through in order for their bodies to heal properly.
  She hadn't seen anyone from her school in a long time, as she had been taking courses through correspondence to adhere to her rigorous therapy schedule.
  University is difficult enough with rigorous course work, steep fees and social demands, but try to imagine attending while severely disabled.
  It was rigorous but after a hard day's work, and knowing that I would know how to defend myself in a tough situation, it seemed all worth it.
  After joining the Jesuit Order, he underwent rigorous training in Rome and Madrid and was named a missionary to the uncharted regions of New Spain.
  Charter schools, higher standards, rigorous demands on teachers, and smaller class size, he writes, are all diversions, aimed at keeping us from striking at the real heart of the problem.
  He witnessed firsthand the rigorous but gratifying demands of entrepreneurship.
  Gagarin was subjected to extremely rigorous training - physical, mental, and psychological.
  I was a senior this year and that meant even more rigorous courses, club meetings, and long sports practices.
  The training is extremely rigorous and the performers are expected to grow and form a unit within the studio.
  It will be a rigorous course used to increase your endurance, speed, agility, and muscle mass.
  It was her job, and she did it with a professionalism that came from rigorous training and self-discipline.
  They had known each other since their college days, completing the rigorous interior design courses for their majors.
  Synonyms
  harsh, severe, bad, bleak, extreme, inclement

Origin

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

单词	rigorous
释义	Definition of rigorous in English: rigorous adjective ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəsˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs 1Extremely thorough and careful. the rigorous testing of consumer products Example sentencesExamples May now admits that the selection process should have been more rigorous: Participation dropped off after the business concept was chosen, indicating that many didn't like the idea. Her approach to film is not unlike that of photography: careful composition, rigorous planning of the frame, scrupulous attention to visual detail and regular use of a stationary camera. A more rigorous analysis could lead one to conclude that labor costs played a role. It was critical to be rigorous and thorough in that process. He rightly noted that the importance of ensuring the integrity of the voting system dictates that the machines and their operating software should be subject to the most rigorous and comprehensive testing regime. They also have more rigorous and frequent solvency tests on customers, and consistently charge interest on late payments and reminders. Instead, we undertook a rigorous financial analysis, putting the value of global brands into the quantitative context that managers have long used to evaluate assets like machinery and inventories. The decision to merge was the result of serious discussion and rigorous strategic analysis during the past three months by the board of directors and the management team. In September, they'll compete in a more rigorous series of tests before receiving the go ahead to race from California through Nevada within 10 hours. His is among the most rigorous analyses we've seen of the subject. What you need is a rigorous analysis of where the money is really needed in terms of the front-line services,’ she said. Those who are principally interested in large-scale, rigorous quantitative analysis will also find only one or two of the chapters in the book interesting. The author's rigorous and abundant analyses of various types of art historical texts demonstrate how entrenched the idea of progress is in the field. Just as important as rigorous analysis when restructuring a company is a compelling vision of the future, she said. The importance of this book lies in its clear-sighted examination of women's subject citizenship, and its strength, in its sustained and rigorous analysis of the state's record on it. Analysis of results was extremely rigorous, and the dissertation was also noteworthy for its clarity of presentation, with complex results presented in a logical and understandable manner. The agency is committed to rigorous safety testing before a variety or technology is released to the public. But, by paying rigorous attention to the real dynamics of human relationships, Marber shows that it is possible to get a whole lot closer. He has not provided any rigorous analysis or even detailed explanation of these alleged technical problems. Corn produced this summer could undergo the same rigorous testing we are currently seeing for this genetically engineered trait. Synonyms meticulous, punctilious, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, ultra-careful, scrupulous, painstaking, exact, precise, accurate, correct, thorough, studious, exhaustive, mathematical, detailed, perfectionist, methodical, particular, religious, strict fussy, fastidious, hair-splitting, finicky, finical, demanding, exacting, pedantic informal nitpicking, pernickety North American informal persnickety archaic nice, overnice, laborious 1.1 (of a rule, system, etc.) strictly applied or adhered to. rigorous controls on mergers Example sentencesExamples Rather than adhering to the system of rigorous discipline that the assortment of troubled kids have become accustomed to, Mathieu instead prefers to try and understand their problems and inspire them through his love of music. Over the past year, 180 solutions has attempted to clean up its image and now enforces rigorous rules on its affiliates and has added safeguards into its software. In 1998, he cited ‘vigilant and rigorous control’ over costs as a main goal. Our regulatory system is the most rigorous in the world. Such a culture, based on the most rigorous rules of court etiquette and procedure, naturally gave rise to correspondingly formalised aesthetic theories of music and the theatre. Any bottle of champagne has to follow a very rigorous set of rules to qualify for the ‘champagne’ label. While no one doubts the need for more rigorous border controls now, there are critics who say the federal government is doing a poor job of distinguishing between potential terrorists and legitimate travelers. To their inferiors, each official demanded rigorous implementation of orders, while bargaining with and concealing resources from those above them. If there was a rigorous enforcement of regulations these incidences would be curbed because managements would be penalised severely. As the international trade group for the interactive gambling industry, we have spent the past six years promoting rigorous government regulation of our industry. However, in the UK there are rigorous controls in place to maintain safety and standards in the stunt profession. Quality levels are in turn controlled by rigorous vetting and cataloguing, so buyers can feel confident they know just what they are getting for their money. Synonyms strict, severe, stern, stringent, austere, spartan, tough, hard, harsh, rigid, cruel, savage, relentless, unsparing, inflexible, authoritarian, despotic, draconian, intransigent, uncompromising, demanding, exacting 1.2 (of a person) adhering strictly to a belief or system. a rigorous teetotaller Example sentencesExamples When there's four of us, we are very rigorous in what we allow through. He is rigorous in his methods: if a picture needs a caption to explain it, he believes it has failed. The rigorous self-discipline of the Presbyterian work ethic, however, did not grip the Kane household. People need to be specific, people need to be rigorous about project definitions and measurements. Synonyms strict, severe, stern, stringent, austere, spartan, tough, hard, harsh, rigid, cruel, savage, relentless, unsparing, inflexible, authoritarian, despotic, draconian, intransigent, uncompromising, demanding, exacting 1.3 Harsh and demanding. many of the expedition had passed rigorous SAS courses Example sentencesExamples I was a senior this year and that meant even more rigorous courses, club meetings, and long sports practices. The training is extremely rigorous and the performers are expected to grow and form a unit within the studio. It was her job, and she did it with a professionalism that came from rigorous training and self-discipline. They had known each other since their college days, completing the rigorous interior design courses for their majors. Tara had found that it was the kids who complained far less than their adult counterparts about the rigorous therapy they sometimes had to go through in order for their bodies to heal properly. He was a large man, broad shoulders, muscular limbs with a well-toned body and large, powerful hands that came from his regular and rigorous combat practice with his friend. After joining the Jesuit Order, he underwent rigorous training in Rome and Madrid and was named a missionary to the uncharted regions of New Spain. It was rigorous but after a hard day's work, and knowing that I would know how to defend myself in a tough situation, it seemed all worth it. She hadn't seen anyone from her school in a long time, as she had been taking courses through correspondence to adhere to her rigorous therapy schedule. University is difficult enough with rigorous course work, steep fees and social demands, but try to imagine attending while severely disabled. Gagarin was subjected to extremely rigorous training - physical, mental, and psychological. He witnessed firsthand the rigorous but gratifying demands of entrepreneurship. Charter schools, higher standards, rigorous demands on teachers, and smaller class size, he writes, are all diversions, aimed at keeping us from striking at the real heart of the problem. It will be a rigorous course used to increase your endurance, speed, agility, and muscle mass. There, she took ballet six days a week and had a rigorous academic course load, plus music theory, singing, and body conditioning. The challenge then became to be physically competent enough to cope with the rigorous demands of filming, and to cut a suitably believable action hero. Everyone is put through the same rigorous training. Synonyms harsh, severe, bad, bleak, extreme, inclement unpleasant, disagreeable, foul, nasty, filthy stormy, blustery, squally, wild, tempestuous, storm-tossed, violent, heavy, heaving, raging, choppy, agitated Derivatives rigorousness noun ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəsnəsˈrɪɡ(ə)rəsnəs The very rigorousness and severity of its religious and ethical code of conduct have contributed to its resilience and survival as a minority in all parts of India. Example sentencesExamples Some finance executives say they won't implement the complete scorecard because of the rigorousness of the theory. Users should look seriously at their document repository requirements before embarking to make sure that the rigorousness of the tools selected provides the rigorousness they need. He prefaces them with introductory essays that paint a vivid picture of an assertive faith characterized by ‘emotionalism, ecstasy, rigorousness, exuberance, and evangelism.’ Origin Late Middle English: from Old French rigorous or late Latin rigorosus, from rigor 'stiffness' (see rigor¹). Rhymes vigorous Definition of rigorous in US English: rigorous adjectiveˈriɡ(ə)rəsˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs 1Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate. the rigorous testing of consumer products Example sentencesExamples Corn produced this summer could undergo the same rigorous testing we are currently seeing for this genetically engineered trait. Analysis of results was extremely rigorous, and the dissertation was also noteworthy for its clarity of presentation, with complex results presented in a logical and understandable manner. May now admits that the selection process should have been more rigorous: Participation dropped off after the business concept was chosen, indicating that many didn't like the idea. Just as important as rigorous analysis when restructuring a company is a compelling vision of the future, she said. They also have more rigorous and frequent solvency tests on customers, and consistently charge interest on late payments and reminders. The importance of this book lies in its clear-sighted examination of women's subject citizenship, and its strength, in its sustained and rigorous analysis of the state's record on it. The decision to merge was the result of serious discussion and rigorous strategic analysis during the past three months by the board of directors and the management team. He rightly noted that the importance of ensuring the integrity of the voting system dictates that the machines and their operating software should be subject to the most rigorous and comprehensive testing regime. In September, they'll compete in a more rigorous series of tests before receiving the go ahead to race from California through Nevada within 10 hours. Her approach to film is not unlike that of photography: careful composition, rigorous planning of the frame, scrupulous attention to visual detail and regular use of a stationary camera. What you need is a rigorous analysis of where the money is really needed in terms of the front-line services,’ she said. A more rigorous analysis could lead one to conclude that labor costs played a role. He has not provided any rigorous analysis or even detailed explanation of these alleged technical problems. His is among the most rigorous analyses we've seen of the subject. The agency is committed to rigorous safety testing before a variety or technology is released to the public. Instead, we undertook a rigorous financial analysis, putting the value of global brands into the quantitative context that managers have long used to evaluate assets like machinery and inventories. But, by paying rigorous attention to the real dynamics of human relationships, Marber shows that it is possible to get a whole lot closer. The author's rigorous and abundant analyses of various types of art historical texts demonstrate how entrenched the idea of progress is in the field. Those who are principally interested in large-scale, rigorous quantitative analysis will also find only one or two of the chapters in the book interesting. It was critical to be rigorous and thorough in that process. Synonyms meticulous, punctilious, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, ultra-careful, scrupulous, painstaking, exact, precise, accurate, correct, thorough, studious, exhaustive, mathematical, detailed, perfectionist, methodical, particular, religious, strict 1.1 (of a rule, system, etc.) strictly applied or adhered to. rigorous controls on mergers Example sentencesExamples Over the past year, 180 solutions has attempted to clean up its image and now enforces rigorous rules on its affiliates and has added safeguards into its software. Rather than adhering to the system of rigorous discipline that the assortment of troubled kids have become accustomed to, Mathieu instead prefers to try and understand their problems and inspire them through his love of music. To their inferiors, each official demanded rigorous implementation of orders, while bargaining with and concealing resources from those above them. If there was a rigorous enforcement of regulations these incidences would be curbed because managements would be penalised severely. Such a culture, based on the most rigorous rules of court etiquette and procedure, naturally gave rise to correspondingly formalised aesthetic theories of music and the theatre. Any bottle of champagne has to follow a very rigorous set of rules to qualify for the ‘champagne’ label. In 1998, he cited ‘vigilant and rigorous control’ over costs as a main goal. However, in the UK there are rigorous controls in place to maintain safety and standards in the stunt profession. Our regulatory system is the most rigorous in the world. Quality levels are in turn controlled by rigorous vetting and cataloguing, so buyers can feel confident they know just what they are getting for their money. As the international trade group for the interactive gambling industry, we have spent the past six years promoting rigorous government regulation of our industry. While no one doubts the need for more rigorous border controls now, there are critics who say the federal government is doing a poor job of distinguishing between potential terrorists and legitimate travelers. Synonyms strict, severe, stern, stringent, austere, spartan, tough, hard, harsh, rigid, cruel, savage, relentless, unsparing, inflexible, authoritarian, despotic, draconian, intransigent, uncompromising, demanding, exacting 1.2 (of a person) adhering strictly or inflexibly to a belief, opinion, or way of doing something. a rigorous teetotaler Example sentencesExamples He is rigorous in his methods: if a picture needs a caption to explain it, he believes it has failed. People need to be specific, people need to be rigorous about project definitions and measurements. The rigorous self-discipline of the Presbyterian work ethic, however, did not grip the Kane household. When there's four of us, we are very rigorous in what we allow through. Synonyms strict, severe, stern, stringent, austere, spartan, tough, hard, harsh, rigid, cruel, savage, relentless, unsparing, inflexible, authoritarian, despotic, draconian, intransigent, uncompromising, demanding, exacting 1.3 Harsh and demanding. my exercise regime is a little more rigorous than most the rigorous climate in the regions of perpetual snow high in the Himalayas Example sentencesExamples There, she took ballet six days a week and had a rigorous academic course load, plus music theory, singing, and body conditioning. Everyone is put through the same rigorous training. The challenge then became to be physically competent enough to cope with the rigorous demands of filming, and to cut a suitably believable action hero. He was a large man, broad shoulders, muscular limbs with a well-toned body and large, powerful hands that came from his regular and rigorous combat practice with his friend. Tara had found that it was the kids who complained far less than their adult counterparts about the rigorous therapy they sometimes had to go through in order for their bodies to heal properly. She hadn't seen anyone from her school in a long time, as she had been taking courses through correspondence to adhere to her rigorous therapy schedule. University is difficult enough with rigorous course work, steep fees and social demands, but try to imagine attending while severely disabled. It was rigorous but after a hard day's work, and knowing that I would know how to defend myself in a tough situation, it seemed all worth it. After joining the Jesuit Order, he underwent rigorous training in Rome and Madrid and was named a missionary to the uncharted regions of New Spain. Charter schools, higher standards, rigorous demands on teachers, and smaller class size, he writes, are all diversions, aimed at keeping us from striking at the real heart of the problem. He witnessed firsthand the rigorous but gratifying demands of entrepreneurship. Gagarin was subjected to extremely rigorous training - physical, mental, and psychological. I was a senior this year and that meant even more rigorous courses, club meetings, and long sports practices. The training is extremely rigorous and the performers are expected to grow and form a unit within the studio. It will be a rigorous course used to increase your endurance, speed, agility, and muscle mass. It was her job, and she did it with a professionalism that came from rigorous training and self-discipline. They had known each other since their college days, completing the rigorous interior design courses for their majors. Synonyms harsh, severe, bad, bleak, extreme, inclement Origin Late Middle English: from Old French rigorous or late Latin rigorosus, from rigor ‘stiffness’ (see rigor).
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