Definitions for strict
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. rigorous, strictadjective

   rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

   "rigorous application of the law"; "a strict vegetarian"

2. hard-and-fast, strictadjective

   (of rules) stringently enforced

   "hard-and-fast rules"

3. nonindulgent, strictadjective

   characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint

4. rigid, strictadjective

   incapable of compromise or flexibility

5. stern, strict, exactingadjective

   severe and unremitting in making demands

   "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. strictadjective

   Strained; drawn close; tight.

2. strictadjective

   Tense; not relaxed.

   strict fiber

3. strictadjective

   Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously nice.

4. strictadjective

   Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.

   very strict in observing the Sabbath

5. strictadjective

   Rigidly interpreted; exactly limited; confined; restricted.

   to understand words in a strict sense

6. strictadjective

   Upright, or straight and narrow; said of the shape of the plants or their flower clusters.

7. strictadjective

   Severe in discipline.

8. Etymology: From strictus, past participle of stringere; see stringent, strain.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. STRICTadjective

   Etymology: strictus, Latin.

   1. Exact; accurate; rigorously nice.

   Thou’lt fall into deception unaware,
   Not keeping strictest watch. John Milton.

   As legions in the field their front display,
   To try the fortune of some doubtful day,
   And move to meet their foes with sober pace,
   Strict to their figure, though in wider space. Dryden.

   He checks the bold design;
   And rules as strict his labour’d works confine,
   As if the Stagyrite o’erlook’d each line. Alexander Pope.

   2. Severe; rigorous; not mild; not indulgent.

   Implore her, in my voice, that she make friends
   To the strict deputy. William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure.

   Thy will
   By nature free, not over-rul’d by fate
   Inextricable, or strict necessity. John Milton.

   If a strict hand be kept over children from the beginning, they will in that age be tractable; and if, as they grow up, the rigour be, as they deserve it, gently relaxed, former restraints will increase their love. John Locke.

   Numa the rites of strict religion knew;
   On ev’ry altar laid the incense due. Matthew Prior.

   3. Confined; not extensive.

   As they took the compass of their commission stricter or larger, so their dealings were more or less moderate. Richard Hooker.

   4. Close; tight.

   The god, with speedy pace,
   Just thought to strain her in a strict embrace. Dryden.

   The fatal noose performed its office, and with most strict ligature squeezed the blood into his face. Arbuthnot.

   5. Tense; not relaxed.

   We feel our fibres grow strict or lax according to the state of the air. Arbuthnot.

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1. strict

   Strict refers to a meticulous adherence to rules, guidelines, or standards. It suggests a lack of flexibility or leniency, demanding precise conformity or obedience. In a broader sense, it can also refer to anything that is tightly bound or clearly defined, without deviation or ambiguity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Strictadjective

   strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature

2. Strictadjective

   tense; not relaxed; as, a strict fiber

3. Strictadjective

   exact; accurate; precise; rigorously nice; as, to keep strict watch; to pay strict attention

4. Strictadjective

   governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous; as, very strict in observing the Sabbath

5. Strictadjective

   rigidly; interpreted; exactly limited; confined; restricted; as, to understand words in a strict sense

6. Strictadjective

   upright, or straight and narrow; -- said of the shape of the plants or their flower clusters

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Strict

   In mathematical writing, the adjective strict is used to modify technical terms which have multiple meanings. It indicates that the exclusive meaning of the term is to be understood. The opposite is non-strict. This is often implicit but can be put explicitly for clarity. In some contexts the word "proper" is used as a mathematical synonym for "strict".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Strict

   strikt, adj. exact: extremely nice: observing exact rules, regular: severe: restricted, taken strictly: thoroughly accurate: tense, stiff: closely intimate: absolute, unbroken: constricted.—n. Stric′tion.—adv. Strict′ly, narrowly, closely, rigorously, exclusively.—ns. Strict′ness; Strict′ure (surg.), an unnatural contraction, either congenital or acquired, of a mucous canal, such as the urethra, œsophagus, or intestine: an unfavourable criticism: censure: critical remark. [L. strictus, pa.p. of stringĕre, to draw tight. Cf. Strain and Stringent.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. strict

   Exact, severe, rigorous; the contrary to mild, indulgent. Hence, a strict officer. It is sometimes used in a bad sense, to signify a petulant, troublesome commander.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'strict' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4432

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'strict' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4584

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'strict' in Adjectives Frequency: #523

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of strict in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of strict in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of strict in a Sentence

1. Frederick Nietzsche:

   Religiously strict people, who judge themselves without mercy, are also those who have most often spoken ill of mankind in general.

2. Shakina Rajendram:

   We just didn’t really understand why that strict cut off at 22, but we know that the hospital had their reasons. They were in uncharted territory, and I know that they had to possibly create some parameters around what they could do.

3. Jeanett Bergan:

   As we await new strict coal and fossil fuel policies from Mizuho, we will without a doubt support the new climate change-based shareholder resolution ... at this year's annual general meeting.

4. Kayleigh McEnany:

   The United States receives thousands of intelligence reports a day and they are subject to strict scrutiny. While the White House does not routinely comment on alleged intelligence or internal deliberations, the CIA Director, National Security Advisor, and the Chief of Staff can all confirm that neither the President nor the Vice President were briefed on the alleged Russian bounty intelligence, this does not speak to the merit of the alleged intelligence but to the inaccuracy of the New York Times story erroneously suggesting that President Trump was briefed on this matter. The reporting quickly became fodder for the 2020 presidential campaign. During a town hall Saturday, former Vice President Joe Biden brought up the shocking revelation that Trump reportedly knew of the bounties for months and slammed the president for doing worse than nothing. Not only has he failed to sanction or impose any kind of consequences on Russia for this egregious violation of international law, Donald Trump has continued his embarrassing campaign of deference and debasing himself before Vladimir Putin, Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said. He has had this information according to the Times, and yet he offered to host Putin in the United States and sought to invite Russia to rejoin the G7. His entire presidency has been a gift to Putin. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., questioned how Trump could hold an amicable relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- even welcoming him to a G-7 Summit in America -- while his regime was reportedly trying to kill Americans.

5. Justin Casterline/Getty Images:

   I think it's important to state here that there was an opportunity for the NCAA to adopt more strict policies in inclusion of trans athletes, and they could've done that in February, but it seems as though they chose not to, or they chose to avoid litigation by changing their stance halfway through the season and causing bigger problems for themselves, i think that, had they adopted USA Swimming's policies which are more strict than their own, we could have avoided a lot of the controversy that took place over the weekend and you and I could be sitting here talking about and celebrating the accomplishments by these incredible athletes.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=strict
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Strict
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=strict
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strict
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=strict
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=strict
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html