- stringently
- stringent UK US /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ adjective► stringent laws, tests, etc. are extremely severe or limiting and must be obeyed: »
Stringent security measures have been introduced at all airports.
»Regulators are forcing issuers to adopt more stringent criteria.
»stringent rules/regulations/laws
»stringent conditions/requirements
»stringent checks/controls/tests
► ECONOMICS involving very little money being available for spending or borrowing as a result of firm controls: »Stringent cost management is counterproductive when it interferes with a firm's ability to grow.
stringent cost-cutting/cuts »Prices are now falling slightly after stringent budget-deficit cuts.
stringently adverb► »Drugs are the most stringently regulated of all consumer goods.
Financial and business terms. 2012.