Definitions for Rigorous
ˈrɪg ər əsrig·or·ous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rigorous, strictadjective

   rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

   "rigorous application of the law"; "a strict vegetarian"

2. rigorous, stringent, tightadjective

   demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

   "rigorous discipline"; "tight security"; "stringent safety measures"

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1. Rigorousadjective

   (Mathematics, Logic) Adhering scrupulously and exactly to accepted principles; hence, logically valid; as, a rigorous proof.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

2. rigorousadjective

   Severe; intense; inclement; as, a rigorous winter.

3. rigorousadjective

   Violent.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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

2. Rigorousadjective

   severe; intense; inclement; as, a rigorous winter

3. Rigorousadjective

   violent

4. Etymology: [F. rigoureux, LL. rigorosus. See Rigor.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Rigorous in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Rigorous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Rigorous in a Sentence

1. Ben Neuman:

   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.

2. Pentagon Milley:

   Robert O'Brien, or anyone else, can speculate as they see fit, I am not going to engage in speculation, I'm going to engage in the rigorous analysis of the situation based on the conditions and the plans that I'm aware of in my conversations with the President.

3. Irvine Unified School District:

   During these challenging times, the safety of our school community continues to be our top priority. While we hope at some point to have our students attend our schools alongside their classmates and teachers, now is not the time, meanwhile, we are working to develop a rigorous distance learning plan that will allow students to continue their education at home.

4. Liz Garbus:

   I'm the daughter of a first amendment lawyer. For me, it's called the fourth estate for a reason. I saw that these attacks on the free press were going to continue and that this newspaper was going to be a particular target, there are fewer and fewer institutions that can do rigorous, investigative journalism, and the Times is one of them.

5. James Smith:

   KPMG's accreditation is an important milestone, (It) demonstrates to our customers that we have the rigorous internal processes and controls expected of any traditional financial services provider.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Rigorous
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Rigorous
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rigorous
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Rigorous
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigorous
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rigorous
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Rigorous