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Stringent: meaning, definitions and examples

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stringent

 

[ หˆstrษชn.dส’ษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

regulations

strict, precise, and exacting

Synonyms

exact, precise, rigorous, severe, strict

Examples of usage

  • The company has stringent policies regarding data protection.
  • The school has stringent rules about uniform.
  • Failure to comply with stringent safety regulations can result in fines.
  • Stringent measures have been put in place to prevent the spread of the virus.
  • The government imposed stringent restrictions on travel.
Context #2 | Adjective

requirements

requiring strict attention to rules and procedures

Synonyms

challenging, demanding, precise, rigorous, strict

Examples of usage

  • The job has stringent requirements for experience and qualifications.
  • The stringent selection process ensures only the best candidates are chosen.
  • She faced stringent criteria for eligibility for the scholarship.
  • The university has stringent academic standards for admission.
  • Stringent testing procedures are in place to maintain quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "stringent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rigoroso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช streng

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฒะพั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณๆ ผใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท strict

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estricto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๊ฒฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅๆ ผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑx

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estricto

Etymology

The word 'stringent' originated from the Latin word 'stringere', which means 'to bind tightly'. Over time, the word evolved to represent something that is strict, precise, and exacting. The concept of stringent regulations and requirements has been prevalent in various fields, such as business, education, and law, to maintain standards and ensure compliance. The use of 'stringent' continues to be relevant in modern language to emphasize the need for strict adherence to rules and procedures.

See also: astringent, string, strings, substring.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,004 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.