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   rigorous

   /ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely thorough and careful: "the rigorous testing of consumer products" Similar meticulouspunctiliousconscientiouscarefuldiligentattentiveultra-carefulscrupulouspainstakingexactpreciseaccuratecorrectthoroughstudiousexhaustivemathematicaldetailedperfectionistmethodicalparticularreligiousstrictfussyfastidioushair-splittingfinickyfinicaldemandingexactingpedanticinformal:nitpickingpernicketypersnicketyarchaic:niceovernicelaboriousOpposite slapdash
   • ▪ (of a rule, system, etc.) strictly applied or adhered to: "rigorous controls on mergers" Similar strictseveresternstringentausterespartantoughhardharshrigidcruelsavagerelentlessunsparinginflexibleauthoritariandespoticdraconianintransigentuncompromisingdemandingexactingOpposite lax
   • ▪ (of a person) adhering strictly to a belief or system: "a rigorous teetotaller" Similar strictseveresternstringentausterespartantoughhardharshrigidcruelsavagerelentlessunsparinginflexibleauthoritariandespoticdraconianintransigentuncompromisingdemandingexactingOpposite lax
   • ▪ harsh and demanding: "many of the expedition had passed rigorous SAS courses" Similar harshseverebadbleakextremeinclementunpleasantdisagreeablefoulnastyfilthystormyblusterysquallywildtempestuousstorm-tossedviolentheavyheavingragingchoppyagitatedOpposite gentlemild

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French rigorous or late Latin rigorosus, from rigor ‘stiffness’ (see rigor1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. rigorousness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rigorousRigorous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RIGOROUS is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor : very strict. How to use rigorous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rigorous.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIGOROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RIGOROUS definition: 1. careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRIGOROUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RIGOROUS meaning: 1. careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIGOROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A test, system, or procedure that is rigorous is very thorough and strict. The selection process is based on rigorous tests of competence and experience. ...a rigorous system of blood analysis. ...rigorous military training. ...rigorously conducted research.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rigorousRigorous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   If you are rigorous when you do something, you do it extremely carefully and precisely. A rigorous inspection of your tax records has revealed the government owes you money. Congratulations! The Latin root for rigorous is rigor, meaning “stiffness.”

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › rigorousRigorous - definition of rigorous by The Free Dictionary

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   Define rigorous. rigorous synonyms, rigorous pronunciation, rigorous translation, English dictionary definition of rigorous. adj. 1. Characterized by or adhering to strict standards or methods; exacting and thorough: a rigorous study of the medication; a rigorous researcher.

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   Rigorous definition: characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline. See examples of RIGOROUS used in a sentence.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrigorous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of rigorous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRIGOROUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    RIGOROUS definition: careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe: . Learn more.

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    6 days ago · rigorous (comparative more rigorous, superlative most rigorous) Showing, causing, or favoring rigour / rigor; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.