stringent
adjective/ˈstrɪndʒənt/
Frequency rank: #8,345 most common English word
Meaning
Very strict and precise, leaving little room for error or flexibility.
Example sentence
The laboratory follows stringent safety procedures to protect all researchers from harm.
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