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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In theory, systematic funds remove the emotionality and biases of human judgment by rigorously adhering to the rules set by their models.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
Before the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Australia, the San Francisco 49ers rigorously studied something they don’t usually worry about: bedtimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
On a formal level, Cusk’s new book, “Life Of M,” closely adheres to the rigorously calibrated approach that has been so successful for her across 11 novels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Chris Smith, the University of Cambridge's chancellor, told the BBC he believed it was important for such claims to be "rigorously investigated".
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Two changes of underwear, rigorously scrubbed the day before and still a little damp.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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