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

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

From Los Angeles Times

Apple’s “Far Out” event on Wednesday introduced a number of devices to Apple’s existing product lineup, including the iPhone 14, a ruggedized Apple Watch, and an updated version of the AirPods Pro.

From The Verge

The Bluetooth speaker is equipped with IP67 weatherproofing, making it extremely resistant to dust and water, and is ruggedized to offer protection against drops.

From The Verge

It’s a ruggedized, weatherproof device, designed to be deployed by businesses and municipalities and used outside.

From The Verge

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