ruggedized

rug ged ized |ˈrəgidˌīzd ˈrəɡɪdaɪzd | ▶adjective designed or improved to be hard-wearing or shock-resistant: ruggedized computers suitable for use on the battlefield. DERIVATIVES rug ged i za tion |ˌrəgədəˈzāSHən |noun

ruggedized

ruggedized |ˈrʌgɪdʌɪzd |(also ruggedised ) ▶adjective chiefly N. Amer. designed or improved to be hard-wearing or shock-resistant: ruggedized computers suitable for use on the battlefield. DERIVATIVES ruggedization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun