stringent standard
collocation in Englishmeaningsofstringentandstandard
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stringent
adjective
uk/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/us/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
having a very severe effect, or being ...
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standard
noun
uk/ˈstæn.dəd/us/ˈstæn.dɚd/
a level ...
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(Definition ofstringentandstandardfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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He then considers a somewhat lessstringentstandard.
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By imposing a morestringentstandardthan the hypothesis itself implies, it raises the bar considerably and should therefore add weight to any findings in support of the hypothesis.
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We would impose a far morestringentstandardfor public service vehicles carrying fare-paying passengers.
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The fear has been expressed that that introduces a morestringentstandardof proof.
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A morestringentstandardof 10 micrograms per litre would have to be achieved within a further 10 years.
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We see no grounds for adopting a morestringentstandardthan that, as would be the case if the number were interpreted as a limit value.
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The concept of a clear and present danger is a morestringentstandardcompared to the concept of a real risk.
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Thisstringentstandardmade it much more difficult for public officials to win libel cases.
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By the 1990s, the regulatory agency realized the need for more stringent standards in enforcing regulations.
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To begin with, it assumes that more stringent standards lead to higher production costs for firms.
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Finally, for multinational corporations operating in several jurisdictions it is more efficient to organise their operations according to the most stringent standards.
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These arguments are likely to make an important difference for the acceptability of adopting more stringent standards.
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One of these handlers noted that organic pears have additional production standards and that these stringent standards need to be made known to consumers.
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That is, firms can signal their quality to financial markets by adopting more transparent and stringent standards.
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Before the trade restrictions were imposed, these firms may have opposed the adoption of more stringent standards.
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First, a change in position is more likely if the (potential) trade effects of the trade restrictions outweigh the costs of complying with the more stringent standards.
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This problem is clearly outlined in the report on this protein deficit and stringent standards are called for in relation to feedstuffs.
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Very stringent standards of fitness are laid down by that section.
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Why more stringent standards should apply in the area of animal nutrition than do in the field of food production, is incomprehensible.
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We had to tell manufacturers that they had to meet more stringent standards; we must tell house builders the same thing.
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