| Front | robust |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /rəʊˈbʌst/NAmE /roʊˈbʌst/adjective 1 strong and healthyShe was almost 90, but still very robust. 2 strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break sturdya robust piece of equipment 3 (of a system or an organization) strong and not likely to fail or become weakrobust economic growth 4 strong and full of determination; showing that you are sure about what you are doing or saying vigorousIt was a typically robust performance by the Foreign Secretary. The company is taking a more robust approach to management.  ro•bust•ly/BrE rəʊˈbʌstli; NAmE roʊˈbʌstli/ adverbThe furniture was robustly constructed. They defended their policies robustly.ro•bust•ness/BrE rəʊˈbʌstnəs; NAmE roʊˈbʌstnəs/ noun[uncountable] |
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