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adjective
- 1. (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting: "stringent guidelines on air pollution"
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The meaning of STRINGENT is tight, constricted. How to use stringent in a sentence. How Should You Use stringent? Synonym Discussion of Stringent.
STRINGENT definition: 1. having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting: 2. involving not enough money being…. Learn more.
having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them. We need to introduce more stringent security measures such as identity cards. Stringent safety regulations were introduced after the accident.
Stringent definition: rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe. See examples of STRINGENT used in a sentence.
1. Imposing rigorous standards of performance; severe: stringent safety measures. 2. Constricted; tight: operating under a stringent time limit. 3. Characterized by scarcity of money, credit restrictions, or other financial strain: stringent economic policies.
An astringent causes your skin to tighten like it's shrinking your pores. This tightening, constricting feel describes stringent with regard to rules. Stringent safety procedures prevent accidents in a dangerous work environment. And restaurants must adhere to stringent health regulations.
(strɪndʒənt) 1.adjective. Stringent laws, rules, or conditions are very severe or are strictly controlled. [formal] He announced that there would be more stringent controls on the possession of weapons. Its drug-testing procedures are the most stringent in the world. Synonyms: strict, tough, rigorous, demanding More Synonyms of stringent.
Definition of stringent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Constricted; tight. Operating under a stringent time limit. American Heritage. Tight in loan or investment money. A stringent money market. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Compelling; convincing. Stringent reason. Webster's New World. Synonyms: tight. rigorous. inflexible. grim. forceful. exacting. demanding. constricted. binding. harsh.
STRINGENT definition: Stringent controls, rules, etc are very strict or extreme.. Learn more.
