1
a
: stringent in requirement or control
under strict orders
b
: severe in discipline
a strict teacher
2
a
: inflexibly maintained or adhered to
strict secrecy
b
: rigorously conforming to principle or a norm or condition
4
: of narrow erect habit of growth
a strict inflorescence
Synonyms
Examples of strict in a Sentence
Her parents aren't very strict.
He insists on strict adherence to the rules.
Recent Examples on the Web
Among other things, the proposal calls for greater testing for salmonella in poultry entering a processing plant, stricter monitoring during production and targeting three types of salmonella that cause a third of all illnesses.
—
CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
Others are imposing strict limits for patients to qualify for these drugs such as minimum body mass index thresholds that would allow coverage only for people who are severely obese.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere, energy companies have asked Congress to enact permitting reforms that would set stricter time limits on challenges and lawsuits from opponents of new projects.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
But with increasingly strict restrictions on reproductive rights being enacted across the United States, these debates are charting new, unfamiliar territory — medical care for women who have had miscarriages.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
While Milwaukee officials are trying to address the state of the streets by going on the offensive against reckless driving with traffic calming measures and stricter penalties, the rest of the state continues to see a historical decline in residents dying in a crash.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
Under strict requirements, New Delhi will allow foreign electric vehicle companies to import up to 8,000 units per year at a 15% tax rate, well below the current 70% — or even 100% — on most EV imports.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Schools across the state are considering stricter cellphone policies in response to growing research that shows the devices negatively impact students' mental health, academics and social behavior.
—The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024
According to the American College of Radiology, that act improved care through regulatory standards that resulted in strict accreditation, certification, and inspection requirements.
—Pam Kohl and Bill Kiser, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
Others are imposing strict limits for patients to qualify for these drugs such as minimum body mass index thresholds that would allow coverage only for people who are severely obese.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere, energy companies have asked Congress to enact permitting reforms that would set stricter time limits on challenges and lawsuits from opponents of new projects.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
But with increasingly strict restrictions on reproductive rights being enacted across the United States, these debates are charting new, unfamiliar territory — medical care for women who have had miscarriages.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
While Milwaukee officials are trying to address the state of the streets by going on the offensive against reckless driving with traffic calming measures and stricter penalties, the rest of the state continues to see a historical decline in residents dying in a crash.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
Under strict requirements, New Delhi will allow foreign electric vehicle companies to import up to 8,000 units per year at a 15% tax rate, well below the current 70% — or even 100% — on most EV imports.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Schools across the state are considering stricter cellphone policies in response to growing research that shows the devices negatively impact students' mental health, academics and social behavior.
—The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024
According to the American College of Radiology, that act improved care through regulatory standards that resulted in strict accreditation, certification, and inspection requirements.
—Pam Kohl and Bill Kiser, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'strict.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near strict
Cite this Entry
“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strict. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
strict
adjective1
: permitting no avoidance or escape
under strict orders
2
a
: kept with great care : absolute
strict secrecy
b
: carefully obeying rules or a code of conduct
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share