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   For·ti·fi·ca·tion

   /ˌfôrdəfəˈkāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack: "the building and maintenance of fortifications" Similar rampartdefensive walldefensesbulwarkpalisadestockaderedoubtearthworkoutworkbastionparapetbattlementblockhousebarricadebuttressstrongholdrare:fieldworkravelinfortalice
   • ▪ the action of fortifying or process of being fortified: "the fortification of the frontiers" Similar strengtheningreinforcementconsolidationshoring upbracingboostingbuttressingtougheninginformal:beefing upstrengtheningreinforcementbolsteringstiffeningsupplementingaugmentinginformal:beefing upOpposite adulteration

   Word Origin late Middle English: via French from late Latin fortificatio(n-), from fortificare (see fortify).

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   What is fortification?

   • [countable, usually plural] a tower, wall, gun position, etc. built to defend a place against attack [uncountable] the act of fortifying or making something stronger Definition of fortification noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is a modern fortification called?

   • However, there are some modern fortifications that are referred to as forts. These are typically small semi-permanent fortifications. In urban combat, they are built by upgrading existing structures such as houses or public buildings. In field warfare they are often log, sandbag or gabion type construction.

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   What is an example of a field fortification?

   • Field fortifications—for example breastworks —and often known as fieldworks or earthworks, are extemporized by troops in the field, perhaps assisted by such local labour and tools as may be procurable and with materials that do not require much preparation, such as soil, brushwood, and light timber, or sandbags (see sangar ).

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   Where can a fortification be found?

   • Fortifications designed to keep the inhabitants of a facility in rather than attacker out can also be found, in prisons, concentration camps, and other such facilities.

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   Learn the meaning of fortification as a noun, with synonyms, related words, and examples of usage. Fortification can refer to strong walls, towers, etc. that protect a place, or the act of strengthening something.

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   A fortification (also called a fort, fortress, or stronghold) is a military construction designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from Latin fortis ("strong") and facere ("to make").

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   noun. the act of fortifying or strengthening. something that fortifies or protects. the art or science of constructing defensive military works. Often fortifications. military works constructed for the purpose of strengthening a position; a fort: Supposedly impregnable, the fortifications were quickly overrun.

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   A fortification is a strong wall, building, or other reinforced structure that's used to defend against attack. In medieval times, castle fortifications protected them from invading armies.

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