stringent
/ˈstrɪndʒənt/ · string·ent
adjective
- Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe. They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.
- Demanding high standards or performance. The coach had stringent expectations for the team's performance in the championship game.
- Having a strong or severe effect. The stringent measures taken by the government helped to control the spread of the disease.
Did you know? The word 'stringent' is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in law, medicine, or engineering, where precision and strict adherence to rules are crucial.