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Stringency vs Rigour - What's the difference?

stringency | rigour |

As nouns the difference between stringency and rigour

is that stringency is a rigorous imposition of standards while rigour is severity or strictness.

stringency

English

Noun

(stringencies)
  • A rigorous imposition of standards
  • A tightness or constriction
  • A scarcity of money or credit

    • rigour

    English

    (wikipedia rigour)

    Alternative forms

    * rigor (US)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Severity or strictness.
  • A trembling or shivering response.
  • Character of being unyielding or inflexible.
  • Shrewd questioning.
  • Higher level of difficulty.
  • (British, slang) An abbreviated form of rigour mortis.

    • Related terms

    * rigid * rigorous * rigorousness

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