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robust
adj. 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 ,
oppose brittle.