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Rigor: meaning, definitions and examples

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rigor

 

[ หˆrษชษกษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

academic standards

Rigor refers to the quality of being extremely thorough and accurate in academic work or research. It involves strict adherence to rules, standards, or methods, often resulting in a high level of difficulty. Rigor is essential for maintaining credibility and ensuring the validity of findings.

Synonyms

rigour, severity, strictness.

Examples of usage

  • The professor's class is known for its rigor.
  • The research paper requires a high level of rigor to meet the standards.
Context #2 | Noun

demanding situation

Rigor can also refer to the harshness or severity of a demanding situation. It implies a challenging, unforgiving environment that requires resilience and determination to overcome obstacles. Rigor in this context often tests one's limits and capabilities.

Synonyms

rigour, severity, strictness.

Examples of usage

  • The military training program is known for its rigor.
  • The job market can be characterized by its rigor and competitiveness.
Context #3 | Verb

strengthen or make more severe

To rigor a system or process means to make it more stringent or severe. It involves intensifying the rules, procedures, or requirements to enhance discipline or efficiency. Rigoring a system aims to improve its effectiveness and reliability.

Synonyms

intensify, strengthen, tighten.

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to rigor the quality control measures.
  • The new regulations will rigor the safety protocols.

Translations

Translations of the word "rigor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rigor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strenge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฒะพั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณๆ ผใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rigueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rigor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๊ฒฉํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅๆ ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strogost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strangleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rtlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rigor

Etymology

The word 'rigor' originated from the Latin word 'rigor,' which means stiffness or rigidity. It entered the English language in the late 16th century with the sense of strictness or severity. Over time, 'rigor' has evolved to encompass the ideas of thoroughness, accuracy, and difficulty, particularly in academic and demanding contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,768, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.