stringent

adjective
UK: /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
US: /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

  1. Very strict or severe.

    1. The rules are very stringent here.
    2. Stringent security measures were implemented at the airport after the bomb threat.

  2. Demanding a high standard of behaviour.

    1. My teacher is a stringent woman.
    2. The company has stringent guidelines regarding employee conduct and ethical behavior.

  3. Closely conforming to requirements; exacting.

    1. A stringent test was applied.
    2. The new building codes imposed stringent requirements for energy efficiency and safety.

Synonyms

strict severe rigid exacting rigorous tight

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stringent" in English means: Very strict or severe., Demanding a high standard of behaviour., Closely conforming to requirements; exacting..

The phonetic transcription of "stringent" is /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ in British English and /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stringent": strict, severe, rigid, exacting, rigorous, tight.

Example usage of "stringent": "The rules are very stringent here.". More examples on the page.