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- DictionaryStrin·gent/ˈstrinj(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting: "California's air pollution guidelines are stringent"
1. : tight, constricted. 2. : marked by rigor, strictness, or severity especially with regard to rule or standard. stringent decontamination procedures. 3. : marked by money scarcity and credit strictness. a stringent budget. stringently adverb. Did you know? How Should You Use stringent?
adjective. rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe: stringent laws. Synonyms: restrictive. Antonyms: flexible. compelling, constraining, or urgent: stringent necessity. convincing or forcible: stringent arguments.
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.
adjective. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures. “ stringent safety measures” synonyms: rigorous, tight. demanding. requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Stringent."
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.
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.
Definition of stringent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
STRINGENT definition: Stringent controls, rules, etc are very strict or extreme.. Learn more.
Synonyms for STRINGENT: strict, rigorous, rigid, exacting, uncompromising, hard-line, inflexible, steadfast; Antonyms of STRINGENT: lax, flexible, loose, relaxed, slack, compliant, mild, lenient.
