stringency
/ˈstrɪndʒənsi/
noun
- The quality of being strict, severe, or demanding that rules or standards be followed exactly.
- The stringency of the school's dress code surprised the new students.
- Due to the stringency of safety regulations, all equipment must be checked weekly.
- The stringency of the test made it difficult for many students to pass.
- The condition of being tight or scarce, especially in financial or economic contexts.
- The stringency of the budget forced the company to cut unnecessary expenses.
- During the recession, the stringency of credit made it hard for small businesses to get loans.
- The government imposed fiscal stringency to reduce national debt.
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