robust.

strong or able to remain effective under challenges, changes, or alternative assumptions

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Words that belong together

• robust evidence
• robust estimates
• robust to alternative assumptions

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The estimate is robust to several alternative specifications.

A robust argument addresses its strongest objections.

The bridge requires a more robust support structure.

Usage notes

Primary curation section: Academic. In research, a robust result persists under relevant tests or variations; it does not mean beyond all possible doubt. Comparative: more robust; superlative: most robust. Related noun: robustness.