stringency

Other forms: stringencies

Definitions of stringency
  1. noun
    conscientious attention to rules and details
    synonyms: strictness
    see moresee less
    type of:
    conscientiousness, painstakingness
    the trait of being painstaking and careful
  2. noun
    a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
    synonyms: tightness
    see moresee less
    type of:
    deficiency, lack, want
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘stringency'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family