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ruggedize

[ ruhg-i-dahyz ]

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.


ruggedize

/ ˈʌɡɪˌ岹ɪ /

verb

  1. tr to make durable, as for military use
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of ruggedize1

First recorded in 1955–60; rugged + -ize
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The Snowball units, in their ruggedized gray containers, were flown from Dublin to Krakow in Poland.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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