rigorous
adjective
rig·or·ous
ˈri-g(ə-)rəs 
rigorously
adverb
rigorousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of rigorous in a Sentence
rigorous enforcement of the rules
a rigorous course of study
We subjected the data to a rigorous analysis.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Every credit card story is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit products.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Tuition is free, but cadets submit to a rigorous program that strictly limits their personal freedom and takes up almost every minute of their days.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
The Van Gogh Museum is known for its rigorous authentication process, which often results in the outright rejection of most attribution requests.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Rigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rigorous. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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rigorous
adjective
rig·or·ous
ˈrig-(ə-)rəs
1
: very strict
2
: marked by great differences of temperature or climate
3
: very accurate
rigorously
adverb
rigorousness
noun
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