stringent
gb/stɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/ us/stɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
C1
English
~ 9100
szigorú, szűkös, megszorító
C1
FORMAL
1
szigorú
B2
Usage pattern:
stringent [rules/requirements/standards/measures]
The government introduced more stringent regulations on data privacy.
A kormány szigorúbb adatvédelmi szabályokat vezetett be.
All staff must follow our stringent safety standards in the laboratory.
A laboratóriumban minden dolgozónak be kell tartania a szigorú biztonsági előírásainkat.
The school has a stringent dress code that students must obey.
New drugs must pass a series of stringent tests before they are approved.
The company has implemented stringent security measures to protect customer information.
Learner examples
The airline has very stringent safety rules.
A légitársaságnál nagyon szigorú biztonsági szabályok vannak.
There are stringent requirements to enter this program.
Szigorú követelményeknek kell megfelelni, hogy valaki bekerüljön ebbe a programba.
Our boss set stringent standards for customer service.
The lab follows stringent procedures when handling chemicals.
Stringent rules protect children on the internet.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *stringent* to describe people (e.g., *a stringent teacher*). While understandable, it is more natural to use *strict* for people and *stringent* mainly for rules, laws, standards, tests, or measures. Learners may also confuse *stringent* with *stringy* (about food texture), which is unrelated.
Meaning
very strict, especially of rules
Collocations
stringent regulations
|stringent safety standards
|stringent rules
|stringent requirements
|stringent controls
|stringent security measures
Synonyms
strict (More general and common; can describe people as well as rules and is slightly less formal.)
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rigorous (Emphasizes being extremely thorough and careful, often in testing, checks, or procedures.)
Antonyms
lax (Describes rules or enforcement that are too loose or not strict enough.)
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lenient (Focuses on being gentle or not punishing strongly, especially about rules or discipline.)
Themes
law
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very strict and firm, especially about rules or standards, so that people must follow them closely.
Very strict and exact, especially about rules, laws, or standards, allowing very little freedom or flexibility.
C1
FORMAL
2
szűkös
B2
megszorító
C1
Usage pattern:
stringent [budget/economic conditions/fiscal policy]
Due to stringent budget constraints, the city postponed several construction projects.
A szűkös költségvetési keret miatt a város több beruházási projektet elhalasztott.
The central bank adopted stringent monetary policies to control inflation.
A központi bank megszorító monetáris politikát vezetett be az infláció megfékezésére.
Many families are struggling under the region's stringent economic conditions.
The company introduced stringent cost controls after profits fell.
International lenders demanded stringent austerity measures in exchange for the bailout.
Learner examples
The school has a very stringent budget this year.
Az iskolának idén nagyon szűkös a költségvetése.
Because of stringent economic conditions, many people lost their jobs.
A megszorításokkal terhelt gazdasági helyzet miatt sokan elvesztették a munkájukat.
The government plans stringent cuts in public spending.
We must follow stringent cost controls to save money.
Stringent financial rules limit how much the company can invest.
Common mistake:
Learners may think *stringent* here means simply *important* or *serious*, but it specifically suggests a lack of money and very tight control of spending. They may also overuse *strict* instead of *stringent* with financial terms; while *strict budget* is possible, *stringent budget* is more common in formal writing.
Meaning
very tight or severe financially
Collocations
stringent budget
|stringent fiscal policy
|stringent economic conditions
|stringent cost controls
|stringent austerity measures
Synonyms
austere (Often used for economic policy that keeps spending very low, sometimes with a sense of hardship.)
Antonyms
loose (In economics, describes money conditions or policies that are not strict and allow easy borrowing or spending.)
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expansionary (Technical economic term for policies that increase spending or money supply, the opposite of stringent policy.)
Themes
economics
|business
|politics
|finance
Definition
Describes a time or plan where there is not much money, so spending is very tightly controlled.
Characterized by a severe shortage of money or very tight financial controls, often forcing strong limits on spending.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stringent
IPA
GB/stɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
US/stɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
Syllables & stress
strin - gent (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (strin)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: stringent
Word family
Core family
stringently
adverb C1
stringency
noun
Negative and opposite forms
lenient
adjective
Expressions
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