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stringent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent means: Very strict and demanding careful obedience or high standards.

adjective

VERY STRICTC1

Very strict and demanding careful obedience or high standards.

  • The school has stringent rules.
  • All products must pass stringent safety tests.
  • The government introduced more stringent controls on pollution.

Similar words: strict, rigorous, tough

Opposites: lenient, lax

Common phrases: stringent rules, stringent requirements, stringent controls

Questions about stringent

What does stringent mean?

Very strict and demanding careful obedience or high standards.

What is stringent in other languages?

Türkçe: katı · Español: estricto · Français: strict · Deutsch: streng · Italiano: rigoroso · 日本語: 厳格な

How do you pronounce stringent?

It is pronounced /ˈstrɪndʒənt/.

How do you use stringent in a sentence?

The school has stringent rules. All products must pass stringent safety tests.

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