SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
rigorous
adjective
Very thorough, exacting, or strictly applied.
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Thorough and exact
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Usage distinction
Return to topRigorous methods require close attention and accuracy. Severe emphasizes harshness, and systematic describes organization without guaranteeing rigor.
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The judges used a rigorous process to compare the entries.
Ren was scrupulous about distinguishing a mark she had personally observed from a condition reported by someone else. The exhibition team used a rigorous checking process, comparing each entry with both the object and its approved paperwork before confirming completion.
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