Strict
adjective
Following rules or standards very closely.
The teacher is strict about homework.
Often appears as...
- strict regulations
- strict rules
adjective
Very exact and accurate.
I made a strict comparison between the two products.
Often appears as...
- strict accuracy
- strict adherence
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Formal
Academic,Technical
adjective
Specifies that a code or program can only be executed in its exact form with no changes.
The strict mode in javascript does not allow undeclared variables.
Often appears as...
- strict mode
- strict syntax
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Technical
adjective
Describes an inequality that is not equal or equivalent.
In a strict inequality, the values are not the same and are not equal.
Often appears as...
- strict inequality
- strict dominance
Usage tips
Technical,Academic
adjective
Following rules or standards very closely.
The teacher is strict about homework.
Often appears as...
- strict regulations
- strict rules
adjective
Very exact and accurate.
I made a strict comparison between the two products.
Often appears as...
- strict accuracy
- strict adherence
Usage tips
Formal
Academic,Technical
adjective
Specifies that a code or program can only be executed in its exact form with no changes.
The strict mode in javascript does not allow undeclared variables.
Often appears as...
- strict mode
- strict syntax
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Describes an inequality that is not equal or equivalent.
In a strict inequality, the values are not the same and are not equal.
Often appears as...
- strict inequality
- strict dominance
Usage tips
Technical,Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Authority figure
Often used to describe someone in charge, like a parent or teacher, who enforces rules
He grew up with a strict father who had firm rules.
Pro Tip 2/3Expect compliance
Used where rules must be followed without exception, showing no leniency
The military training was strict and allowed no room for error.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity
Conveys a sense of harshness or lack of flexibility in rules or discipline
The school's strict dress code prohibited casual wear.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority figure
Often used to describe someone in charge, like a parent or teacher, who enforces rules
He grew up with a strict father who had firm rules.
Pro Tip 2/3Expect compliance
Used where rules must be followed without exception, showing no leniency
The military training was strict and allowed no room for error.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity
Conveys a sense of harshness or lack of flexibility in rules or discipline
The school's strict dress code prohibited casual wear.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority figure
Often used to describe someone in charge, like a parent or teacher, who enforces rules
He grew up with a strict father who had firm rules.
Pro Tip 2/3Expect compliance
Used where rules must be followed without exception, showing no leniency
The military training was strict and allowed no room for error.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity
Conveys a sense of harshness or lack of flexibility in rules or discipline
The school's strict dress code prohibited casual wear.
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Fatal Encounter with...
Herbivores time their births to coincide with the rains, as there's then much more lush grass to eat to raise their young. By all giving birth around the same time, there's less chance of your offspring being the one to get eaten by a predator. As a wildlife cameraman, I'm always on the lookout for interesting behaviours, even if they're not strictly on the script.
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How exposing anonymous...
like opening bank accounts, buying and owning assets, and transferring money. What's more, it can be listed as the owner of other companies, including ones opened in places with stricter disclosure rules. This allows someone to create a complex world-wide chain of ownership that can take years to unravel.
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Killer whale society PIPE...
driving the blue forward steadily exhausting him it is the females who are actually calling the shots coordinating the efforts of the group as killer whale pods are generally matriarchal the exhibit is strict dominance hierarchy ranked in order top to bottom with the adult females generally at the top of
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Peter Saul: Let's talk...
and we started using expressions like "lifesaving." I really apologize to everybody for doing that, because obviously, we don't. What we do is prolong people's lives, and delay death, and redirect death, but we can't, strictly speaking, save lives on any sort of permanent basis.
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Why do people join...
A typical cult requires a high level of commitment from its members and maintains a strict hierarchy, separating unsuspecting supporters and recruits from the inner workings. It claims to provide answers to life's biggest questions through its doctrine,
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Do we really need...
Some of these are helpful predators of plant pests or vital pollinators, so erasing them from agriculture wipes out their benefits, too. Pesticides have improved over time and are currently regulated by strict safety standards,
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History vs. Genghis Khan...
His was a strict understanding of justice." "Multiple accounts show his army's brutality going beyond ripping unborn children from mothers' wombs, using prisoners as human shields, or moat fillers to support siege engines,
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Music as a language -...
Although many musicians agree that music is a language, it is rarely treated as such. Many of us treat it as something that can only be learned by following a strict regimen, under the tutelage of a skilled teacher.
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Swim With The Biggest...
across the world whale sharks are facing threats from overfishing pollution and habitat loss but here they live in a marine protected area and fishing forum is strictly prohibited
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Take a Tour of a...
be friendly peaceful and we need to treat each other with respect that's why political talks are strictly
Video examples
Fatal Encounter with...
Herbivores time their births to coincide with the rains, as there's then much more lush grass to eat to raise their young. By all giving birth around the same time, there's less chance of your offspring being the one to get eaten by a predator. As a wildlife cameraman, I'm always on the lookout for interesting behaviours, even if they're not strictly on the script.
Video examples
How exposing anonymous...
like opening bank accounts, buying and owning assets, and transferring money. What's more, it can be listed as the owner of other companies, including ones opened in places with stricter disclosure rules. This allows someone to create a complex world-wide chain of ownership that can take years to unravel.
Video examples
Killer whale society PIPE...
driving the blue forward steadily exhausting him it is the females who are actually calling the shots coordinating the efforts of the group as killer whale pods are generally matriarchal the exhibit is strict dominance hierarchy ranked in order top to bottom with the adult females generally at the top of
Video examples
Peter Saul: Let's talk...
and we started using expressions like "lifesaving." I really apologize to everybody for doing that, because obviously, we don't. What we do is prolong people's lives, and delay death, and redirect death, but we can't, strictly speaking, save lives on any sort of permanent basis.
Video examples
Why do people join...
A typical cult requires a high level of commitment from its members and maintains a strict hierarchy, separating unsuspecting supporters and recruits from the inner workings. It claims to provide answers to life's biggest questions through its doctrine,
Video examples
Do we really need...
Some of these are helpful predators of plant pests or vital pollinators, so erasing them from agriculture wipes out their benefits, too. Pesticides have improved over time and are currently regulated by strict safety standards,
Video examples
History vs. Genghis Khan...
His was a strict understanding of justice." "Multiple accounts show his army's brutality going beyond ripping unborn children from mothers' wombs, using prisoners as human shields, or moat fillers to support siege engines,
Video examples
Music as a language -...
Although many musicians agree that music is a language, it is rarely treated as such. Many of us treat it as something that can only be learned by following a strict regimen, under the tutelage of a skilled teacher.
Video examples
Swim With The Biggest...
across the world whale sharks are facing threats from overfishing pollution and habitat loss but here they live in a marine protected area and fishing forum is strictly prohibited
Video examples
Take a Tour of a...
be friendly peaceful and we need to treat each other with respect that's why political talks are strictly
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Kajol
Indian Actress
I think I am very hands-on mother. I am very strict, and my daughter keeps telling me, 'You are too hard on me,' and I keep telling her, 'I have to be hard because if I am not hard, you will not learn the lessons that I want you to learn.' I think it is really important to be that way.
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Hisham Matar
American Writer
My parents were fairly laid-back, but there were certain things about which they were very strict. My brother and I were told never to turn away a person in need. And it didn't matter what we thought of their motives, whether they were truly in need or not.
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J. J. Cale
American Musician
Sometimes I make up songs, and they're just strictly fiction. Other times, I draw on things that have happened in my life or friends, women, all sorts of things.
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Jason Kidd
American Athlete
If there wasn't any business and it was just strictly basketball, then there would be no issue, it would probably be done by now. But the team has to protect.
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Emmanuel Macron
French Politician
I am attached to a strict approach to Brexit: I respect the British vote, but the worst thing would be a sort of weak E.U. vis-a-vis the British.
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Karisma Kapoor
Indian Actress
I won't say I am a strict mother, but discipline is important. Timing and routine are important for kids.
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Glover Teixeira
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
Good conditioning helps you prepare your muscles, so I make sure I'm always strict with my conditioning.
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Geeta Phogat
American Wrestler
It's important for parents to be strict if you want the kids to succeed.
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Tobias Forge
Swedish Musician
My first teacher... was extremely strict, mean, and deeply religious.
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Shinsuke Nakamura
Japanese Athlete
WWE, time-wise, is so strict.
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Kajol
Indian Actress
I think I am very hands-on mother. I am very strict, and my daughter keeps telling me, 'You are too hard on me,' and I keep telling her, 'I have to be hard because if I am not hard, you will not learn the lessons that I want you to learn.' I think it is really important to be that way.
Quote examples
Hisham Matar
American Writer
My parents were fairly laid-back, but there were certain things about which they were very strict. My brother and I were told never to turn away a person in need. And it didn't matter what we thought of their motives, whether they were truly in need or not.
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J. J. Cale
American Musician
Sometimes I make up songs, and they're just strictly fiction. Other times, I draw on things that have happened in my life or friends, women, all sorts of things.
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Jason Kidd
American Athlete
If there wasn't any business and it was just strictly basketball, then there would be no issue, it would probably be done by now. But the team has to protect.
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Emmanuel Macron
French Politician
I am attached to a strict approach to Brexit: I respect the British vote, but the worst thing would be a sort of weak E.U. vis-a-vis the British.
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Karisma Kapoor
Indian Actress
I won't say I am a strict mother, but discipline is important. Timing and routine are important for kids.
Quote examples
Glover Teixeira
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
Good conditioning helps you prepare your muscles, so I make sure I'm always strict with my conditioning.
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Geeta Phogat
American Wrestler
It's important for parents to be strict if you want the kids to succeed.
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Tobias Forge
Swedish Musician
My first teacher... was extremely strict, mean, and deeply religious.
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Shinsuke Nakamura
Japanese Athlete
WWE, time-wise, is so strict.
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