strict
US /strɪkt/
adjective Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The factory follows strict safety rules to protect all of its workers.
Word Family
Synonyms
- rigorousrigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
- stringentdemanding strict attention to rules and procedures
- sternthe rear part of a ship
Collocations
- Easy strict rulesdescribing strict rules (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
- Medium strict adherence to confidentiality guidelinesdescribing strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
- Hard impose strict regulatory penalties on non-complianceto impose strict regulatory penalties on non-compliance, meaning to compel to behave in a certain way
- Very Hard in the strictest confidence between counsel and clientindicating a state, position, or relationship within the strictest confidence between counsel and client
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