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rigorously

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[rig-er-uhs-lee] / ˈrɪg ər əs li /

adverb

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Logic, Mathematics. in a way that is logically valid.

    Can anyone give me a more rigorously written proof of this theorem?


Other Word Forms

  • overrigorously adverb
  • semirigorously adverb
  • unrigorously adverb

Etymology

Origin of rigorously

First recorded in 1400–50; rigorous ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“We rigorously evaluate frontier AI models, including xAI, through a comprehensive internal review process. In this instance, we followed established procedures and maintain our determination to keep it on schedule,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

I love Shakespeare as much as the next theater critic, but the text should have been more rigorously streamlined for a company that too often seems to be racing against the clock.

From Los Angeles Times

"In order to get over them we have to act methodically, rigorously, and as a team."

From Barron's

And while his sister Caroline rigorously guarded her privacy, John chose a public life.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the BBC investigation into so-called nightlife videos, YouTube removed two accounts and said it "rigorously enforces" its community guidelines.

From BBC