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ruggedize — (Amer.) v. build fragile instruments (such as cameras or electronic equipment etc.) so they are resistant to shock and vibration, adapt delicate items to withstand rough treatment (also ruggedise) … English contemporary dictionary
ruggedize — transitive verb ( ized; izing) Date: 1950 to strengthen (as a machine) for better resistance to wear, stress, and abuse < a ruggedized camera > • ruggedization noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
ruggedize — verb To produce a more rugged version of something, so that it will withstand rough treatment … Wiktionary
ruggedize — rug·ged·ize … English syllables
ruggedize — verb produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage Detroit ruggedized the family car • Syn: ↑ruggedise • Derivationally related forms: ↑ruggedisation (for: ↑ruggedise), ↑ruggedization … Useful english dictionary
ruggedized — ruggedize (Amer.) v. build fragile instruments (such as cameras or electronic equipment etc.) so they are resistant to shock and vibration, adapt delicate items to withstand rough treatment (also ruggedise) … English contemporary dictionary
ruggedizes — ruggedize (Amer.) v. build fragile instruments (such as cameras or electronic equipment etc.) so they are resistant to shock and vibration, adapt delicate items to withstand rough treatment (also ruggedise) … English contemporary dictionary
ruggedizing — ruggedize (Amer.) v. build fragile instruments (such as cameras or electronic equipment etc.) so they are resistant to shock and vibration, adapt delicate items to withstand rough treatment (also ruggedise) … English contemporary dictionary
ruggedise — verb produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage Detroit ruggedized the family car • Syn: ↑ruggedize • Derivationally related forms: ↑ruggedisation, ↑ruggedization (for: ↑ruggedize) … Useful english dictionary
ruggedization — noun see ruggedize … New Collegiate Dictionary
