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    stringent
    /ˈstrɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/

    adjective

    • 1. (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting: "stringent guidelines on air pollution"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRINGENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Stringent means having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting, or involving not enough money being available for borrowing. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms with Cambridge Dictionary.

    • English (US)

      having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting:...

    • Traditional

      STRINGENT translate: 嚴重的, 嚴重的；嚴格的，苛刻的, 限制錢的, 緊縮的，銀根緊的. Learn...

    • Simplified

      STRINGENT translate: 严重的, 严重的；严格的，苛刻的, 限定钱的, 紧缩的，银根紧的. Learn...

    • Stringent in Polish

      STRINGENT translate: surowy, surowy. Learn more in the...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stringentStringent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 4, 2015 · Learn the meaning of stringent, an adjective that describes something tight, strict, or severe. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTRINGENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Stringent means having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting, or involving not enough money being available for borrowing. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms with Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › stringentSTRINGENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Stringent definition: rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe. See examples of STRINGENT used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRINGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Stringent means very severe or strictly controlled, especially in laws, rules, or conditions. It can also mean tight or convincing in finance or arguments. See pronunciation, word origin, and usage examples.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › stringentStringent - definition of stringent by The Free Dictionary

    Stringent means imposing rigorous standards, severe, or tight. It can also refer to financial strain or scarcity. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stringentStringent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    An astringent causes your skin to tighten like it's shrinking your pores. This tightening, constricting feel describes stringent with regard to rules. Stringent safety procedures prevent accidents in a dangerous work environment. And restaurants must adhere to stringent health regulations.