stringency

noun
UK: /ˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/
US: /ˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/

  1. The quality of being strict, precise, or exacting.

    1. The stringency of the rules made it hard to follow them.
    2. Due to the stringency of security, access was only granted with a valid pass.

  2. The degree to which something is rigidly controlled or enforced.

    1. The stringency of the law was not enough to stop people.
    2. The financial crisis highlighted the stringency with which banks were regulated.

Synonyms

severity rigor austerity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stringency" in English means: The quality of being strict, precise, or exacting., The degree to which something is rigidly controlled or enforced..

The phonetic transcription of "stringency" is /ˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/ in British English and /ˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stringency": severity, rigor, austerity.

Example usage of "stringency": "The stringency of the rules made it hard to follow them.". More examples on the page.