ruggedize

[ ruhg-i-dahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, rug·ged·ized, rug·ged·iz·ing.

1. to construct (electronic equipment, cameras, and other delicate instruments) so as to be resistant to shock, vibration, etc.

ruggedize

/ ˈrʌɡɪˌdaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make durable, as for military use

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruggedize¹

First recorded in 1955–60; rugged + -ize

Example Sentences

In addition, we have built more ruggedized vehicles, while they’re still working on the vehicles we had a year ago, and haven’t figured out how to ruggedize them yet.

From The Verge

The X-U also borrows from the T's design, but skews a bit thanks to all the work that has been done to ruggedize the camera.

From The Verge

It makes sense that you pay a premium to shrink down and ruggedize the components of a laptop.

From Wall Street Journal

Dads like to ruggedize everything in huge, obtuse rubbery cases.

From Seattle Times

Dads like to ruggedize everything in huge, obtuse rubbery cases.

From Seattle Times