RUGGEDIZE

ruggedize, ruggedise

(verb) produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage; “Detroit ruggedized the family car”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

ruggedize (third-person singular simple present ruggedizes, present participle ruggedizing, simple past and past participle ruggedized)

To produce a more rugged version of something, so that it will withstand rough treatment

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Word of the Day

1 February 2025

GRIP

(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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