rigour
noun/ˈrɪɡər/
Frequency rank: #17,626 most common English word
Meaning
The quality of being extremely thorough, careful, and precise.
Example sentence
The research team conducted their study with great rigour to ensure accurate results.
Synonyms & related words
- precision
- thoroughness
- exactness
- carefulness
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