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strict
[ strikt ]
adjective
- characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles:
a strict observance of rituals.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms: ,
- stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.:
strict laws; a strict judge.
- closely or rigorously enforced or maintained:
strict silence.
- exact or precise:
a strict statement of facts.
Synonyms: ,
- extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited:
a strict construction of the Constitution.
- close, careful, or minute:
a strict search.
- absolute, perfect, or complete; utmost:
told in strict confidence.
- stern; severe; austere:
strict parents.
- Obsolete. drawn tight or close.
strict
/ ٰɪ /
adjective
- adhering closely to specified rules, ordinances, etc
a strict faith
- complied with or enforced stringently; rigorous
a strict code of conduct
- severely correct in attention to rules of conduct or morality
a strict teacher
- (of a punishment, etc) harsh; severe
- prenominal complete; absolute
in strict secrecy
- logic maths of a relation
- distinguished from a relation of the same name that is not the subject of formal study
- rare.botany very straight, narrow, and upright
strict panicles
Derived Forms
- ˈٰٲԱ, noun
- ˈٰٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٰn noun
- v·ٰ adjective
- p·ٰ adjective
- p·ٰly adverb
- super·ٰn noun
- ܲ·ٰ adjective
- ܲ·ٰly adverb
- un·ٰn noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of strict1
Word History and Origins
Origin of strict1
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Example Sentences
There will also be restrictions on foreign offenders living in the community, including mandatory electronic tags, strict night-time curfews and enforced exclusion zones.
Volunteer Kay says she is worried some school uniform policies will still be too strict even after the government's planned limit on logos comes into force.
“Beyond that, it’s harder for women to get opportunities in top sushi kitchens or restaurants,” Zheng said, explaining the strict hierarchy that’s in place within the culinary scene.
But since Thursday, Malawian authorities, both at the border and in nearby markets, have become increasingly strict – often arresting traders found with Tanzanian produce.
There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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