as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
his stoic temperament suited him well to the demands and strictness of military life
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severity
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While relapse of multiple myeloma is regarded as inevitable, the timing and severity vary widely.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025 -
But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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“Strictness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strictness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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