rigorousness

noun

Definition of rigorousnessnext
1
as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) the rigorousness of the training paid off when the dance students performed brilliantly at the recital

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2
as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate these days the rigorousness of electronic timing is necessary to measure the minute differences in the performances of Olympic athletes

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  1. severity
  2. accuracy
  3. precision
  4. perfection
Noun
  • Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.
    Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, a scholar at West Point, assessing the Israeli programs, observed that more information could make for greater accuracy.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are a young team whose high-risk approach requires an incredible amount of precision.
    Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The process involves care, precision, and creativity.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of precision
Noun
  • While the respective visual projects on the Blu-ray discs are quite close to perfection, the recording on the CD allows fans to enjoy the you-are-there vibe of the show.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Such is the quest for perfection for an offense that might have to score well into the 30s to win a playoff game in Detroit, Minnesota or Philadelphia.
    Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of perfection
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