Definitions for strict
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Princeton's WordNet(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. rigorous, strict(adj)

   rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

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

2. hard-and-fast, strict(adj)

   (of rules) stringently enforced

   "hard-and-fast rules"

3. nonindulgent, strict(adj)

   characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint

4. rigid, strict(adj)

   incapable of compromise or flexibility

5. stern, strict, exacting(adj)

   severe and unremitting in making demands

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

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. strict(Adjective)

   Strained; drawn close; tight.

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

2. strict(Adjective)

   Tense; not relaxed.

   strict fiber

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

3. strict(Adjective)

   Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously nice.

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

4. strict(Adjective)

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

   very strict in observing the Sabbath

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

5. strict(Adjective)

   Rigidly interpreted; exactly limited; confined; restricted.

   to understand words in a strict sense

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

6. strict(Adjective)

   Upright, or straight and narrow; u2014 said of the shape of the plants or their flower clusters.

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

7. strict(Adjective)

   Severe in discipline.

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

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Strict(adj)

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

2. Strict(adj)

   tense; not relaxed; as, a strict fiber

3. Strict(adj)

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

4. Strict(adj)

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

5. Strict(adj)

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

6. Strict(adj)

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

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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

How to pronounce strict?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Thierry Breton:

   Setting up strict security conditions will not create delays in the roll out of 5G in Europe, europe, including Germany of course, is on track. We are not, and won't be, late in Europe on the deployment of 5G.

2. Michael Gunner:

   The moratorium on fracking in the Northern Territory will be lifted, with strict new laws to be in place before exploration or production can occur.

3. Greta Xu:

   I was shocked and also baffled. The overall travel experience ... felt very strict in terms of both virus control and security, we would be reminded by (security forces) on the streets to wear a mask. Theoretically it should be really safe.

4. Zhang Yong:

   I guess it also rings a bell for some countries, which are still struggling to fight COVID-19, that without strict measures, the virus wont be fended off. We fought hard, this is our payback.

5. Jaime Reyes:

   Mohammad is very strict.

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