stringently
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7.2
- adverb
- /ˈstrɪndʒəntli/
:
estrictamente
- The rules must be followed stringently to ensure everyone's safety.
- stringently enforced
- stringently regulated
- stringently applied
Examples
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Since sugar is as stringently rationed as any other commodity, they must buy it on the black market.
Academic text (1998) -
In addition, environmental inspection and audit capabilities were weak, and environmental statutes were not stringently enforced.
Academic text (1996) -
In other words, write it quickly, edit it as stringently as you can, then let it sit.
Blog text (24) -
All our deliveries are stringently checked.
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Regions having a larger value in this index are more stringently regulated.
Academic text (1993) -
I am not sure if it was adhered to stringently in the end.
Blog text (30) -
Wardens were rarely present, and few of the state rules were enforced stringently.
Academic text (1990) -
Meanwhile, although many states have moved to regulate guns stringently, the movement of guns across borders has posed a serious threat to such regulations' effectiveness.
Academic text (2017) -
Hazardous waste facilities, which have been regulated more stringently under RCRA, are also opposed by the public.
Academic text (1993) -
Under the CAA section 129(h), the states are free to regulate solid waste incinerators more stringently than required by the CAA.
Academic text (1993)
Synonyms
272
4.1
In a very bad or serious way
103
3.7
Someone acts in a careful way that follows rules exactly
68
4.1
In a strict, limited way that allows few exceptions
14
4.9
In a very careful and strict way that follows rules closely
11
4.3
In a strict way that does not allow change
1
6.0
In a way that limits what is allowed
In a strict, exact way with no exceptions
Antonyms
How Strictly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stringently comes from stringent, which comes from the old word stringere meaning 'to draw tight' or 'bind', and it is related to the common word string. Think of a tight string pulling things closed — that's why stringently means doing something in a very strict, tight way.