ruggedised
Built to endure
Ruggedised is the British spelling of ruggedized, describing equipment or devices that have been specially designed or modified to withstand harsh conditions, rough handling, or extreme environments.
The term appears most often with electronics and computing equipment intended for military, industrial, or outdoor use.
The ruggedised laptop survived the desert expedition without damage.
A ruggedised phone can handle drops, dust, and water that would destroy ordinary consumer models.
Made tough or unfeeling
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- shockproofResistant to sudden impacts
- dustproofResistant to fine particles
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
military-grade · industrial · reinforced · armoured · sealed · impact-resistant · heavy-duty · tamper-proof
Armed forces collectively
- offshoreAway from land
- miningExtracting earth's resources
- constructionProcess of building something
- arcticOf extreme northern cold
desert · marine · aerospace · industrial · outdoor · harsh · extreme · battlefield
Portable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
radio · camera · sensor · controller · display · terminal · computer · device
Attestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- testingExamining to evaluate
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
hardened
Made tough or unfeeling
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- shockproofResistant to sudden impacts
- dustproofResistant to fine particles
waterproof · military-grade · industrial · reinforced · armoured · sealed · impact-resistant · heavy-duty · tamper-proof · encased
military
Armed forces collectively
- offshoreAway from land
- miningExtracting earth's resources
- constructionProcess of building something
arctic · desert · marine · aerospace · industrial · outdoor · harsh · extreme · battlefield · oilfield
laptop
Portable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- handheldDesigned for palm use
GPS · radio · camera · sensor · controller · display · terminal · computer · device · touchscreen
certification
Attestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- testingExamining to evaluate
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
validated · qualified · rated · approved · tested · certified
ruggedisedfragile
Easily broken or damaged
delicate · flimsy · breakable · vulnerable · unprotected
ruggedisedconsumer-grade
Designed for ordinary buyers
standard · civilian · lightweight · sleek · refined
ruggedisedconsumer-grade
Designed for ordinary buyers
standard · civilian · domestic · indoor · off-the-shelf