Word
robustness
Phoneticsro·bust·ness, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹoʊˈbəstnəs/
UK/ɹəʊbˈʌstnəs/
Definition
n. the quality of being strong and able to survive difficult situations. It describes something that does not break easily or change its behavior when things get tough.
n. the quality of being strong, sturdy, or resistant to damage or failure. Often used in technical contexts to describe systems or materials that maintain performance under stress.
Examples
“The new software has high robustness against viruses.”
“Engineers tested the bridge's robustness by simulating extreme weather conditions and heavy traffic loads.”
“The algorithm's robustness is its most significant advantage, allowing it to process incomplete data sets without producing inaccurate or misleading results.”
Examples
simple
“The new software has high robustness against viruses.”
contextual
“Engineers tested the bridge's robustness by simulating extreme weather conditions and heavy traffic loads.”
complex
“The algorithm's robustness is its most significant advantage, allowing it to process incomplete data sets without producing inaccurate or misleading results.”
Real-World Examples
“In other words, when fitness is equal, evolution tends to favor directions that confer greater robustness and tolerance to change, properties that themselves provide a survival advantage.” “It is the latest setback for Mount, but Carrick has brushed aside any concerns regarding his robustness.” Etymology
From robust + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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