Word
rigorously
Phoneticsrig·or·ous·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɪɡɝəsɫi/
UK/ɹˈɪɡəɹəsli/
Definition
adv. to do something in a very careful and strict way. You use this when you want to show that you are following rules or standards very closely.
adv. in a manner that is extremely strict, thorough, or exacting. Often describes the application of rules, the conduct of research, or the enforcement of discipline.
Examples
“The scientists tested the new drug rigorously.”
“The school follows a rigorous schedule to ensure that all students meet the high standards required for graduation.”
“The committee rigorously examined every piece of evidence before reaching a final verdict, leaving no room for speculation or error in the legal process.”
Examples
simple
“The scientists tested the new drug rigorously.”
contextual
“The school follows a rigorous schedule to ensure that all students meet the high standards required for graduation.”
complex
“The committee rigorously examined every piece of evidence before reaching a final verdict, leaving no room for speculation or error in the legal process.”
Real-World Examples
“Some hope that the natural before-and-after experiment presented by the Australian ban could be an opportunity to test the effects of social media more rigorously.” “However, psilocybin has not yet been rigorously shown to be an effective treatment for anorexia in humans.” “That’s why a test score alone—even from the SAT, one of the most “rigorously developed tests”—can’t determine college readiness, Oswald says.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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