rigorously

Everyday

1. In a very careful, thorough and exact way, checking every detail. tree →
2. Strictly, without making exceptions. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons, a fair test must be done rigorously: same conditions, repeated measurements. In maths, proving something rigorously means every step follows. In everyday life, rules may be rigorously followed.

Examples

• New medicines are rigorously tested before people use them. tree →
• Check your working rigorously, line by line. tree →
• The rules of the competition were rigorously enforced. tree →
• Scientists rigorously recorded every result. tree →
• She trained rigorously for the swimming gala. tree →
• The kitchen is rigorously cleaned every night. tree →
• He expelled Menesthius from office, rigorously punished the ringleaders of the revolt, and placed himself once more upon the throne. tree →

Note

From «rigorous» (thorough, strict). Noun: rigour (UK) or rigor (US). Say: RIG-er-us-lee.

In Jewish tradition

In science lessons, a fair test must be done rigorously: same conditions, repeated measurements. In maths, proving something rigorously means every step follows. In everyday life, rules may be rigorously followed.

Note

From «rigorous» (thorough, strict). Noun: rigour (UK) or rigor (US). Say: RIG-er-us-lee.