ruggedize
rug·ged·ize
verb \ˈrə-gə-ˌdīz\rug·ged·izedrug·ged·iz·ing
Definition of RUGGEDIZE
transitive verb
: to strengthen (as a machine) for better resistance to wear, stress, and abuse <a ruggedized camera>
— rug·ged·i·za·tion \ˌrə-gə-də-ˈzā-shən\ noun
First Known Use of RUGGEDIZE
1950
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