Dictionary Definition
stringent adj : demanding strict attention to
rules and procedures; "rigorous discipline"; "tight security";
"stringent safety measures" [syn: rigorous, tight]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Adjective
stringent
- Strict; binding
strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
- They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
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