Strictly — Strict ly, adv. In a strict manner; closely; precisely. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strict — adj 1: characterized by narrowness: not demonstrating a broad or liberal view strict interpretation 2 a: firm or rigid in requirement or control b: severe in discipline 3 a: inflexibly maintained or adhered to … Law dictionary
strictly — adv. 1 in a strict manner. 2 (also strictly speaking) applying words in their strict sense (he is, strictly, an absconder). 3 esp. US colloq. definitely … Useful english dictionary
strictly — strict|ly [ˈstrıktli] adv 1.) in a way that must be obeyed ▪ Alcohol is strictly forbidden on school premises. ▪ The ban on hunting is not strictly enforced . 2.) exactly and completely ▪ That isn t strictly true. 3.) strictly speaking used to… … Dictionary of contemporary English
strictly — (adv.) late 15c., from STRICT (Cf. strict) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
strict — [strikt] adj. [L strictus, pp. of stringere, to draw tight, compress < IE * streig , stiff, taut, a rope < base * (s)ter , rigid > STARE] 1. exact or precise; not loose, vague, or broad [a strict translation] 2. perfect; absolute; entire … English World dictionary
strict — [[t]strɪ̱kt[/t]] ♦♦♦ stricter, strictest 1) ADJ GRADED A strict rule or order is very clear and precise or severe and must always be obeyed completely. The officials had issued strict instructions that we were not to get out of the jeep... French … English dictionary
strictly — /strikt lee/, adv. 1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced. 2. precisely or candidly; factually: strictly speaking. [1480 90; STRICT + LY] * * * … Universalium
strictly — [ˈstrɪk(t)li] adv 1) in a strict way strictly enforced laws[/ex] 2) completely It s a strictly neutral organization.[/ex] That s not strictly true.[/ex] • strictly speaking used for showing that you are trying to be accurate, or trying to follow… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Interpretation — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Interpretation >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 interpretation interpretation definition Sgm: N 1 explanation explanation explication Sgm: N 1 solution solution answer Sgm: N 1 rationale rationale Sgm: N 1 … English dictionary for students
verbatim — adv 1. word for word, Fr. mot a mot. line for line, literally, letter for letter, literatim, Latin, verbatim et literatim; exactly, precisely, accurately, closely, faithfully, honestly, strictly, to a hair, to the letter; in the strict sense of… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
