ruggedize

[ ruhg-i-dahyz ]

verb (used with object),rug·ged·ized, rug·ged·iz·ing.
  1. to construct (electronic equipment, cameras, and other delicate instruments) so as to be resistant to shock, vibration, etc.

Origin of ruggedize

1
First recorded in 1955–60; rugged + -ize
  • Also especially British, rug·ged·ise .

Words Nearby ruggedize

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British Dictionary definitions for ruggedize

ruggedize

ruggedise

/ (ˈrʌɡɪˌdaɪz) /


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

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