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verb
To produce a more rugged version of something, so that it will withstand rough treatment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: ruggedise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: strengthen, beef up, fortify
History
Etymology tree English rugged Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English ruggedize From rugged + -ize.
