rigor
/ˈrɪɡər/
noun
- The quality of being strict, thorough, and demanding, especially in rules or standards.
- The new safety regulations were applied with full rigor.
- The school is known for the academic rigor of its math program.
- The scientific study was conducted with great rigor to ensure accurate results.
- Severe or harsh conditions; difficulty.
- She was not prepared for the rigors of running a marathon.
- The rigors of military training prepared them for any challenge.
- The explorers endured the rigors of the Arctic winter.
- A sudden feeling of cold with shivering, often as a symptom of a fever or illness.
- The patient developed a rigor and was given a blanket.
- After the fever broke, he experienced a brief rigor.
- The doctor noted the rigor as a sign of infection.
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