ruggedize

American  

[ruhg-i-dahyz] / ˈrʌg ɪˌdaɪz /

especially British, ruggedise

verb (used with object)

ruggedized, ruggedizing

1. to construct (electronic equipment, cameras, and other delicate instruments) so as to be resistant to shock, vibration, etc.

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ruggedize British  

/ ˈrʌɡɪˌdaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to make durable, as for military use

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Etymology

Origin of ruggedize

First recorded in 1955–60; rugged + -ize

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

ruggedize ruggedized

In addition, we have built more ruggedized vehicles, while they’re still working on the vehicles we had a year ago, and haven’t figured out how to ruggedize them yet.

From The Verge ● Sep. 24, 2018

The Snowball units, in their ruggedized gray containers, were flown from Dublin to Krakow in Poland.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2022

This ruggedized external drive has USB 3.2 support and boasts a transfer speed of up to 2000MB/s, as opposed to the older model which only supported up to 1050MB/s.

From The Verge ● May 10, 2022

The computers are based on a type built for commercial airliners, but are adapted and ruggedized for the rigours of space travel, where G-forces, vibration and radiation can damage delicate hardware.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021

The DF-31B is also believed to have a ruggedized mobile launcher for greater off-road maneuverability.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2017

His partner was sitting in the front, typing with one finger on an ancient, ruggedized laptop that looked like Fred Flintstone had been its original owner.

From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory