rigorous standard
collocation in Englishmeaningsofrigorousandstandard
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rigorous
adjective
uk/ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/us/ˈrɪɡ.ɚ.əs/
approving
careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct ...
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standard
noun
uk/ˈstæn.dəd/us/ˈstæn.dɚd/
a level ...
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(Definition ofrigorousandstandardfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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In recent years, a morerigorousstandardhas been required for the identification of typical terrestrial biomarkers.
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That sets arigorousstandardof excellence for employers' investment in the training and development of their workforce.
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I shall readily adopt a morerigorousstandardof order by making what you said was permissible, a passing reference to it.
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Will he also accept that the application of one singlerigorousstandardwill help in that, because we cannot have a double standard?
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The agency has in place a large number ofrigorousstandardoperating procedures relating to its many pharmacovigilance functions in order to ensure that good pharmacovigilance practice is carried out.
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There are also established, rigorous standards of what the correctness of a verifier is.
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Such proposals are tempting, particularly in a regulatory framework where rigorous standards and safeguards are demanded.
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The relatively primitive state of measurement technology in combination with the very general nature of most theoretical propositions pose formidable obstacles to implementing more rigorous standards.
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Recruitment is highly selective, based on a centralized national civil service entrance examination that applies rigorous standards to screen applicants.
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More so than others, people at high levels of development tend to internalize societal demands and values and set relatively rigorous standards for their personal adaptation.
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Scientific credibility rests on recognized expertise and rigorous standards of methodology, and conveys authority in scientific judgment as perceived by peers.
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On the contrary, if we do not combine the directives, this may lead to less rigorous standards for hazardous wastes than for municipal waste.
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Rigorous standards should be laid down for a number of such household goods so that the consumer knows the quality.
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The essential issue is to ensure that we continue with the uniformly rigorous standards that apply to both industries.
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By loosening the connection with universities, it will make it more difficult to apply rigorous standards to any qualifications.
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These will consist of more rigorous standards for braking performance, and new requirements for roof strengths and escape hatches.
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Licensed herbal medicines have to meet rigorous standards of safety, quality and efficacy.
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We must ensure, however, that rigorous standards are maintained and developed, especially in view of the amount of public money that has been spent.
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