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

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

We’ve already started testing a new vehicle recently, which is a lot more ruggedized than our original vehicles and built specifically for the speedier sharing model.

From The Verge ● Sep. 24, 2018

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

From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2017

I can't believe it worked, but Caitlin flips a ruggedized comm off her hip and speaks into it in a calm, efficient manner.

From Eastern Standard Tribe by Doctorow, Cory