stringent
strict, precise, and demanding in requirements
Word origin: From Latin stringere, to draw tight.
Stringent in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing stringent in a sentence.
Stringent safety standards govern the manufacture of the device.
The laboratory operates under stringent protocols that leave no margin for procedural shortcuts.
Using “stringent” well
Stringent means strict, precise, and demanding, typically of rules, standards, or requirements. It conveys rigor and inflexibility rather than mere difficulty.
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