rigorous
adjective
rig·or·ous
ˈri-g(ə-)rəs 
rigorously
adverb
rigorousness
noun
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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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Every mortgage article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of mortgage products.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
This grant expands access to our undergraduate Psychedelic Studies Minor, integrating rigorous academic inquiry with contemplative practices and studying mind-body integration.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the answer lies in the rigorous training routine David Gandy follows.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 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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