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Definition of robustness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

robustness

noun
 
/rəʊˈbʌstnəs/
 
/rəʊˈbʌstnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the state of being strong and healthy synonym strength (1)
    • His mental robustness helped him to cope in the aftermath of the trial.
  2. the quality of being strong and unlikely to break or fail synonym sturdiness (1)
    • Materials were chosen for their robustness and ease of maintenance.
  3. the quality of being strong enough to be trusted or relied on
    • They questioned the robustness of the evidence.
  4. the quality of being strong and determined because you are sure about what you are doing or saying
    • She confronted her critics with typical robustness.
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc1
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