What does Rigorous mean?
Definitions for Rigorous
ˈrɪg ər əsrig·or·ous
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Rigorous.
Princeton's WordNet
rigorous, strictadjective
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
"rigorous application of the law"; "a strict vegetarian"
rigorous, stringent, tightadjective
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
"rigorous discipline"; "tight security"; "stringent safety measures"
GCIDE
Rigorousadjective
(Mathematics, Logic) Adhering scrupulously and exactly to accepted principles; hence, logically valid; as, a rigorous proof.
Wiktionary
rigorousadjective
Manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.
rigorousadjective
Severe; intense; inclement; as, a rigorous winter.
rigorousadjective
Violent.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Rigorousadjective
Severe; allowing no abatement.
Etymology: from rigour.
He shall be thrown down the Tarpeian rock
With rigorous hands; he hath resisted law,
And therefore law shall scorn him further trial,
Than the severity of publick power. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.Are these terms hard and rigorous, beyond our capacities to perform? John Rogers, Sermons.
Wikipedia
rigorous
Rigour (British English) or rigor (American English; see spelling differences) describes a condition of stiffness or strictness. These constraints may be environmentally imposed, such as "the rigours of famine"; logically imposed, such as mathematical proofs which must maintain consistent answers; or socially imposed, such as the process of defining ethics and law.
ChatGPT
rigorous
Rigorous refers to something that is extremely thorough, careful or precise. It often implies strictness, severity, or a demand for high standards or discipline. It can be used to describe actions, processes, research, studies, or any work that requires detailed attention and effort. For example, a rigorous examination, rigorous standards, or rigorous training.
Webster Dictionary
Rigorousadjective
manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration
Rigorousadjective
severe; intense; inclement; as, a rigorous winter
Rigorousadjective
violent
Etymology: [F. rigoureux, LL. rigorosus. See Rigor.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Rigorous in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Rigorous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of Rigorous in a Sentence
More work is needed to ensure that the framework's application is rigorous enough for jurisdictions to comprehensively assess and respond to potential financial stability risks posed by non-bank financial entities, and to support FSB risk assessments and policy discussions, gaps in the availability of data were particularly pronounced for non-regulated entities, given that authorities' data collection powers often do not extend to such entities.
Even if you aren’t an athlete, I still highly recommend seeking out a protein powder with this certification because it’s gone through rigorous testing to assure it is legit.
He loved to fly, and he went through rigorous training sessions at Camp Pendleton, he was a very compassionate and caring person.
We feel fortunate that The Atlantic decided to work with us, and we are grateful that the piece has gone through The Atlantic's thoughtful editorial process, which included another rigorous fact-check and robust legal vetting, singer's response to The Atlantic story wrongfully used' homophobia' to deflect from sexual assault allegations and GLAAD urges the media and the industry at large to not gloss over the fact that survivors of sexual assault should be put first.
Sequencing helps to provide an early warning system for new variants, though we may not yet understand the full significance of BV-1, the variant highlights an ongoing need for rigorous surveillance and genomic testing, including among young adults with no symptoms or only mild symptoms.
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