rigorously
Americanadverb
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in a rigidly consistent or uncompromising way; very strictly.
Access to data on the website is rigorously controlled by user account permissions and protected by passwords.
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in a way that is severely exacting, accurate, careful, and thorough; to a high standard.
Prior to publication, all content is rigorously reviewed by peer experts and members of the editorial committee.
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Logic, Mathematics. in a way that is logically valid.
Can anyone give me a more rigorously written proof of this theorem?
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rigorously
First recorded in 1400–50; rigorous ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“The demonstration went through a rigorous safety evaluation, and deliberate layers of redundancy, to ensure the safety of fellow citizens,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
“The Fed has a responsibility to ensure financial stability, and in order to fulfill that responsibility, it must ensure that all banks with potential systemic significance are subject to rigorous safety and soundness rules.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2023
But for years, it has been plagued by harsh working conditions and a lack of rigorous safety standards and transparency.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2023
But FDA officials say the onus is on Abbott to demonstrate its Michigan plant meets rigorous safety standards.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022
The O2 said it had carried out rigorous safety checks and deemed the venue "safe, secure and structurally sound".
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2022
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