rigorous
adjective
rig·or·ous
ˈri-g(ə-)rəs 
rigorously
adverb
rigorousness
noun
Synonyms
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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To improve data integration, retailers must commit to consistently using ERP systems over Excel and implement rigorous documentation and validation processes.
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Aleksandr Galkin, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Every car insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of insurance products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024
That accountability is what justifies the platforming of politicians with a track record of lying and separates rigorous news coverage from free, prime-time publicity.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
But some educators and experts are also raising concern that pleasure reading shouldn’t fall at the sword of rigorous phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
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Aleksandr Galkin, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Every car insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of insurance products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024
That accountability is what justifies the platforming of politicians with a track record of lying and separates rigorous news coverage from free, prime-time publicity.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
But some educators and experts are also raising concern that pleasure reading shouldn’t fall at the sword of rigorous phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rigorous
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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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