Ruggedized: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruggedized

 

[ หˆrสŒษกษชdaษชzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

durability, equipment

Ruggedized refers to equipment or products that have been specially designed or modified to withstand harsh conditions. These products are often used in environments such as construction sites, military operations, or outdoor adventures, ensuring they function reliably despite extreme temperatures, vibrations, moisture, and other challenging factors.

Synonyms

durable, reinforced, sturdy, toughened

Examples of usage

  • The ruggedized laptop survived a fall from six feet.
  • Our ruggedized smartphones are perfect for outdoor workers.
  • He bought a ruggedized camera for his hiking trips.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruggedized" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endurecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช robust

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tahan lama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั†ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wytrzymaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ‘ไธˆใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท durci

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resistente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saฤŸlam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฌ๊ณ ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุงูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odolnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odolnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๅ›บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trpeลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resistente

Etymology

The term 'ruggedized' is derived from the word 'rugged,' which dates back to the late Middle English 'rugged' meaning rough or uneven. It comes from the Old Norse word 'rugga,' meaning to shake or move. The suffix '-ized' was added to denote the process of making something rugged or tough. The concept of ruggedized products emerged in the late 20th century when advanced technology began to face increasing challenges in demanding environments, prompting manufacturers to develop specialized equipment that could endure extreme conditions. As industries such as military, construction, and outdoor recreation grew, the need for reliable, resilient tools became paramount, leading to the widespread adoption of ruggedized designs.