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fortification

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

Examples :

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "
military architecture building war

Related Words

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ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

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fortifies verb

/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪz/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪz/

To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.

"The army fortifies the border to protect the country from invasion. "

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strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

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fortifying verb

/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪɪŋ/

To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.

"The soldiers were fortifying the town with sandbags and barbed wire to prepare for the enemy's arrival. "

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effectiveness noun

/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/ /əˈfɛktɪvnəs/

The property of being effective, of achieving results.

"The effectiveness of the drug was well established."

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noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "

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fortified noun

/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/ /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/

A fortified wine.

"We enjoyed a glass of fortified after dinner. "

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protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

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impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

"an impressive movie"