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rigorously

rigorously

14 4.9
In a very careful and strict way that follows rules closely
  • adverb
  • /ˈrɪɡərəsli/
translation icon : rigorosamente
  • I prepare my cases rigorously.
  • rigorously tested
  • rigorously evaluated
  • rigorously enforced

You have to rigorously test your product.

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Examples

  • It has been rigorously fact-checked.

  • But all of this has been rigorously tested.

  • You have to rigorously test your product.

  • In addition, each project is truly built to last and is rigorously kid tested to make sure it is fun.

  • If teachers follow these class rules rigorously, students will be less likely to think they favor certain students.

    Academic text (2008)
  • We have to stay within the most rigorously scientific confines.

  • The San Germaine books are rigorously accurate about history, so she says.

  • In contrast, organizational leaders have a strong incentive to measure costs as rigorously as possible.

    Academic text (2017)
  • The project aims to develop and rigorously evaluate socioeconomic interventions for strengthening TB control.

    Academic text (2011)
  • You should rigorously check all the details before submitting your report.

Synonyms

thoroughly
vsrigorously
259 3.5

To do something completely and carefully

adds an emphasis on strict procedures and careful standards beyond completeness
strictly
vsrigorously
103 3.7

Someone acts in a careful way that follows rules exactly

adds an element of deep thoroughness and carefulness beyond rule following
by the book
vsrigorously
  • Informal
55 3.9

Following rules and official instructions exactly

includes that obedience but stresses careful thorough application to standards
diligently
vsrigorously
38 4.1

In a careful and steady way that shows hard work

is similar effortwise but focuses more on strict rules and procedures
meticulously
vsrigorously
32 8.3

With great care and close attention to small details

adds rule-focused strictness and procedural thoroughness to that detail care
methodically
vsrigorously
27 4.0

In an organized step by step way

keeps order but emphasizes strict compliance and deep thoroughness
painstakingly
vsrigorously
20 6.0

With great care and attention to small details

leans more toward strict rule adherence and formal standards
scrupulously
vsrigorously
7 6.9

Act in a very careful and honest way that notices small details

is equally careful but centers more on procedural strictness than morality
conscientiously
vsrigorously
5 5.4

To do something carefully because you feel responsible

stresses the same care but is more rule and standard oriented
stringently
vsrigorously
2 7.2

In a strict way that makes people follow rules closely

is strict but also emphasizes thorough care and standards
punctiliously
vsrigorously
  • Formal
1 9.1

With very careful attention to small details and correct behavior

is similarly careful but focuses more on overall strict standards
straitly
vsrigorously
9.9

In a strict, exact way with no exceptions

keeps similar precision while also highlighting comprehensive carefulness

Antonyms

43 3.7

In a way that is not exact or strict

20 1.0

In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention

How Rigorously

rigorously
14 4.9
strictly
103 3.7
methodically
27 4.0
carefully
978 1.0
casually
103 2.5

Surface Forms

rigorously positive

Morphology

rigorously = rigorous (transparent) = rigor + ous + ly

Standard adverb formation by adding '-ly' to 'rigorous'; the adverbial meaning follows directly from the adjective.

Etymology

The word rigorously comes from the Latin root rigor, which means 'stiffness' or 'stiff', and it is the same root as the English word rigid. So, to act rigorously is to be 'strict' and careful, not relaxed about rules or details.