Meaning & use
rigorously
In a thorough, strict, and careful way, especially in following rules, standards, or a method.
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The lab technicians rigorously followed every safety procedure before starting the experiment.
Her thesis was rigorously reviewed by three separate experts before it was approved.
A note on using this word
Rigorously often collocates with verbs like test, enforce, and review, emphasizing careful, exacting standards.
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strictlythoroughly
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