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ruggedize

American

[ruhg-i-dahyz] / ˈrʌg ɪˌdaɪz /

especially British, ruggedise

verb (used with object)

ruggedized, ruggedizing

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

ruggedize British

/ ˈrʌɡɪˌdaɪz /

verb

(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

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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

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