noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act or process of ruggedizing. uncountable
2. 2
   the act of making a piece of equipment rugged (strengthening to resist wear or abuse) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ruggedisation

Etymology

From rugged + -ization.

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