C2adverbformallawbusiness
US/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt.li/
UK/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt.li/
in a very strict way, with rules or standards that must be followed exactly
In context
Food safety rules are stringently enforced in all licensed restaurants.
The laboratory stringently controls who may enter the clean room.
Applicants are stringently screened before they receive a visa.
Words that go with stringently
adverb + verb
- stringently enforcedThe ban is stringently enforced near schools.
- stringently regulatedMedicines are stringently regulated in most countries.
- stringently controlledAccess to the vault is stringently controlled.
- stringently testedEvery part is stringently tested before it leaves the factory.
verb + adverb
- enforce stringentlyThe law must be enforced stringently to have any effect.
- monitor stringentlyBanks are monitored stringently after the crisis.