robust
Said of a system that has demonstrated an ability to recover gracefully from the
whole range of exceptional inputs and situations in a given environment. One
step below bulletproof. Carries the additional connotation of elegance in
addition to just careful attention to detail. Compare smart, opposite: brittle.
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