Definition of "ruggedizing" []

• Present participle of ruggedize. (verb)

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• "His preferred term for this challenge is "ruggedizing"--strengthening a community's ability to respond to challenges brought on by climate change, such as flooding, droughts, or food shortages."
• "The edges are covered in rubber, I assume intended to add that 'ruggedizing' that we all want on our Nextel phone."
• "The rear-end is decidedly less controversial and nearly minivan-like, with Toyota Sienna-like taillamp clusters and paint-by-numbers "ruggedizing" cues."