adjective
rigorous
RIG-er-uhs/ˈrɪɡərəs/
Demanding strict care and thorough effort.
The craftsperson conducts a rigorous inspection of the machined parts with calipers.
Etymology
Being characterized by firmness first meant being strict, harsh, or exacting. The emphasis shifted toward scrupulous accuracy, giving rigorous its sense of careful adherence to demanding standards.
In context
scrutinized from a total environmental impact perspective we saw how thoroughly you reviewed the initial trc and rad report and we commend you for having recognized the need for a rigorous and careful review
More examples
- Firefighters complete a rigorous training program.
- Her research provides a rigorous analysis of the evidence.
- We need more rigorous checks to catch these errors.
Forms
rigorous · more rigorous · most rigorous
rigorously adverb — With strict care and thorough attention.
rigor noun — Strict care, precision, or demanding thoroughness.