robust

/rəʊˈbʌst/ adjective

Definition

› strong and unlikely to break or fail: Exports will continue to be bolstered by the robust economy. We should be able to generate stronger sales with robust profit margins.

robustness /rəˈbʌsnəs/ noun [U] › These results demonstrate the robustness of our business model.

(Definition of robust adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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