Ruggedize (Verb)
Meaning
Produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage; "Detroit ruggedized the family car".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The factory plans to ruggedize its top-selling smartphone model to make it more durable for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Before deploying to remote areas, aid workers often ruggedize their equipment to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
- The company's goal is to ruggedize the new tablet so it can be safely used by children in public schools.
- The engineering team worked tirelessly to ruggedize the satellite's electronics to prepare for the extreme temperatures it would face in space.
- Manufacturers are increasingly being asked to ruggedize their products to make them suitable for use in disaster relief situations.