noun
stringency
Stringency (noun) means the strict enforcement of rules or standards.
noun
1
The strict enforcement of rules or standards.
2
A state of being tight or constricted.
3
(finance) A shortage of available money or credit.
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Synonyms
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tightness
strictness
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Rhymes for stringency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of stringency?
"stringency" (noun) means the strict enforcement of rules or standards.
What is another word for stringency?
Other words for "stringency" include tightness, strictness.
What are the different meanings of stringency?
"stringency" has 3 main meanings: 1. The strict enforcement of rules or standards; 2. A state of being tight or constricted; 3. (finance) A shortage of available money or credit.
