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Strict

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Adjective

1. rigorous, strict

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

Example Sentences:
'rigorous application of the law'
'a strict vegetarian'

2. hard-and-fast, strict

(of rules) stringently enforced

Example Sentences:
'hard-and-fast rules'

4. rigid, strict

incapable of compromise or flexibility

5. exacting, stern, strict

severe and unremitting in making demands

Example Sentences:
'an exacting instructor'
'a stern disciplinarian'
'strict standards'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Strict

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adjective
1. 
adhering closely to specified rules, ordinances, etc
a strict faith
2. 
complied with or enforced stringently; rigorous
a strict code of conduct
3. 
severely correct in attention to rules of conduct or morality
a strict teacher
4. 
(of a punishment, etc) harsh; severe
5. (prenominal)
complete; absolute
in strict secrecy
6. logic, mathematics (of a relation)
a. 
applying more narrowly than some other relation often given the same name, as strict inclusion, which holds only between pairs of sets that are distinct, while simple inclusion permits the case in which they are identical
See also proper (sense 9), ordering
b. 
distinguished from a relation of the same name that is not the subject of formal study
7. botany rare
very straight, narrow, and upright
strict panicles

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Strict

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adjective
1. 
exact or precise; not loose, vague, or broad
a strict translation
2. 
perfect; absolute; entire
the strict truth
3. 
a. 
following or enforcing a rule or rules with great care; punctilious
b. 
closely enforced or rigidly maintained
c. 
disciplining rigorously or severely
4.  Obsolete
a. 
close; tight
b. 
narrow
5.  Botany
stiff and upright; erect

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Strict

see synonyms of strict
adj. strict·er, strict·est
1.
a. Rigorous in the imposition of discipline: a strict parent.
b. Conforming completely to established rule, principle, or condition: a strict vegetarian.
2.
a. Requiring close observance or demanding in expectations: strict standards. See Synonyms at severe.
b. Carefully maintained or observed: strict silence; strict loyalty.
3. Not loose or vague; exact or precise: a strict definition.
4. Botany Stiff, narrow, and upright.

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