4 words match “rigor”

• rigor noun

  great care and strictness in doing something thoroughly

  Science experiments need rigor so that others can repeat them.

  Like thoroughness, precision, strictness

• rigorous adjective

  very thorough, careful, and strict

  The new medicine went through rigorous testing before it was sold.

  Like thorough, meticulous, strict

• exacting adjective

  demanding great care, effort, or accuracy

  Making watches is exacting work that needs steady hands.

  Like demanding, rigorous, strict

• stringent adjective

  very strict and precise, especially about rules

  The laboratory has stringent safety rules about wearing goggles.

  Like strict, rigorous, tough