Stringency

/ˈstrɪndʒənsi/
noun

The quality of being very strict or severe.

The teacher is known for his stringency in marking assignments.
Visual representation of "stringency" - The quality of being very strict or severe

Often appears as...

  • enforce stringency
  • decrease stringency
noun

The fact of controlling or limiting something strictly.

The stringency of the new regulations was surprising.
Visual representation of "stringency" - The fact of controlling or limiting something strictly

Often appears as...

  • stringency of regulations
  • economic stringency
noun

The quality of being tight or full of tension.

He studied the stringency of the wire under different weight loads.
Visual representation of "stringency" - The quality of being tight or full of tension

Often appears as...

  • stringency of wire
  • stringency under load

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noun

The quality of being very strict or severe.

The teacher is known for his stringency in marking assignments.
Visual representation of "stringency" - The quality of being very strict or severe

Often appears as...

  • enforce stringency
  • decrease stringency
noun

The fact of controlling or limiting something strictly.

The stringency of the new regulations was surprising.
Visual representation of "stringency" - The fact of controlling or limiting something strictly

Often appears as...

  • stringency of regulations
  • economic stringency
noun

The quality of being tight or full of tension.

He studied the stringency of the wire under different weight loads.
Visual representation of "stringency" - The quality of being tight or full of tension

Often appears as...

  • stringency of wire
  • stringency under load

Usage tips

Technical

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Negative Connotation

Often implies dissatisfaction with somebody's strict actions or decisions.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Employees grumbled about the management's stringency during evaluations.
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Intensity of Rules

Used when rules or guidelines are enforced with great emphasis and little flexibility.

Illustration for Intensity of Rules
The stringency of airport security checks creates long lines.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies dissatisfaction with somebody's strict actions or decisions.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Employees grumbled about the management's stringency during evaluations.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Intensity of Rules

Used when rules or guidelines are enforced with great emphasis and little flexibility.

Illustration for Intensity of Rules
The stringency of airport security checks creates long lines.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Negative Connotation

Often implies dissatisfaction with somebody's strict actions or decisions.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Employees grumbled about the management's stringency during evaluations.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Intensity of Rules

Used when rules or guidelines are enforced with great emphasis and little flexibility.

Illustration for Intensity of Rules
The stringency of airport security checks creates long lines.
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