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Stringent vs Strick - What's the difference?

stringent | strick |

As an adjective stringent

is strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe.

As a noun strick is

a flat piece of wood used for levelling off grain in a measure; a strickle.

stringent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
    • They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.

    Related terms

    * strict * stricture

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    strick

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A flat piece of wood used for levelling off grain in a measure; a strickle.
  • A bushel measure.
  • A bunch of hackled flax prepared for drawing into slivers.
    • (Knight)
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