rigour

/ˈrɪɡər/
noun
  1. The quality of being very thorough, careful, and exact.
    • The rigour of the testing process ensured the product was safe.
    • The scientific rigour of the study made it highly respected.
    • Her work shows great intellectual rigour and attention to detail.
  2. The quality of being strict and demanding.
    • Students often struggle with the rigour of advanced mathematics courses.
    • The rigour of the training program prepared them for any challenge.
    • The school is known for the rigour of its academic standards.
  3. Severe or harsh conditions (often used in plural: rigours).
    • He endured the rigours of the desert climate for weeks.
    • The rigours of the long journey exhausted everyone.
    • They were not prepared for the rigours of life in the Arctic.
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