adjective
- designed or modified to withstand harsh conditions, rough handling, or extreme environments
Usage: technical; often used with electronic equipment or military gear
Examples
- The military uses ruggedized laptops that can survive drops and water exposure.
- This ruggedized tablet is perfect for construction sites.
- The company developed ruggedized smartphones for outdoor workers.
- Ruggedized equipment is essential for Arctic research expeditions.
- The ruggedized camera case protected the device during the storm.
- Emergency responders rely on ruggedized communication devices.