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Definition of strictly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
rulesin a strict manner, following rules closely
- She strictly follows the school's dress code.
2.
exclusivelyonly or exclusively, without exceptions
- This room is strictly for staff members.
3.
limited senseRare in a narrow or limited sense, not broadlyRare
- Strictly speaking, the term applies only to mammals.
Expressions with strictly
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focused only on work or business
His attitude during the meeting was strictly business.
only mostly correct but not completely accurate
His statement was not strictly true, but it was close.
meant to be kept secret from everyone except certain people
This report is strictly confidential and must not be shared.
meant only for one person, not to be shared
This letter contains strictly personal information.
in actual fact or reality
Strictly speaking, he is not a doctor.
superior in every aspect without exception
This new model is strictly better than the old one in every way.
not worth considering or paying attention to
His advice is strictly for the birds.
Origin of strictly
Latin, strictus (drawn tight)
Terms with strictly included in their meaning
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strict adherence
follow rules strictly without flexibility
extra addition
added beyond what is strictly necessary
trend follower
person who strictly follows health trends
strict control
control something very strictly or carefully
rules
adhere strictly to rules or plans
not strict
not strictly controlled or organized
strict treatment
punish or confront someone strictly for their actions
conformity
follow rules or guidelines strictly
rules
adhere strictly to guidelines
cease ordering
cease giving orders or commands strictly or authoritatively
law-abiding
following the law and rules strictly
strict supervision
closely watched or strictly managed by someone
strict supervision
in a way that is closely watched or strictly managed
strict
following rules or conventions strictly
rigid
strictly following rules without flexibility
time management
manage time strictly and efficiently
management
manage an organization strictly and efficiently
management
manage an organization strictly and efficiently
conformity
follow rules or expectations strictly
sacrifice
give up what is not strictly needed
enforcement
enforce rules strictly to control something
rules
follow rules or guidelines strictly without deviation
necessity
do without something not strictly needed
rules
enforce something strictly
Examples of strictly in a sentence
He strictly adhered to the diet plan. The policy is strictly enforced without exceptions. Access is strictly limited to authorized personnel. Strictly, this rule applies to adults only. The policy is strictly for internal use.
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- French:strictement, uniquement, ...
- German:strikt, ausschließlich, ...
- Italian:rigorosamente, esclusivamente, ...
- Spanish:estrictamente, exclusivamente, ...
- Portuguese:rigorosamente, exclusivamente, ...
- Chinese:严格地, 仅仅, ...
- Japanese:厳格に, スタッフ専用で, ...
- Arabic:بِصَرَامَة, حَصْرِيًّا, ...
- Hebrew:בְּקַפְדָּנוּת, בִּלְבַד, ...
- Russian:строго, только, ...
- Ukrainian:строго, тільки, ...
- Hindi:सख्ती से, विशेष रूप से, ...
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