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fortification

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
  2. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
  3. An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
  4. A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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