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- DictionaryFor·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"
noun. for· ti· fi· ca· tion ˌfȯr-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən. Synonyms of fortification. 1. : an act or process of fortifying. 2. : something that fortifies, defends, or strengthens. especially : works erected to defend a place or position. Did you know?
fortification, Structure erected to strengthen a military position against attack. The defense of cities and trade centers, usually by high walls, has been important for centuries. The citadel was the fortress of the ancient world, appearing in cities of Egypt, Greece, and the Roman empire.
to make something stronger, especially in order to protect it: a fortified town. fortify something with something They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts. The argument had fortified her resolve to prove she was right. fortify yourself with something He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on.
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.
Derived from a combination of Latin words meaning “to make strong,” a fortification is a military position that has been strengthened to resist attack. The two basic types of fortification are permanent and field.
Fortification - The act or process of strengthening or reinforcing a structure, system, or area to make it more secure and resistant to attacks or threats.
Jan 6, 1993 · In the United States, mandatory fortification (usually called enrichment) refers to the situation when a product is formulated to conform to the standard of identity promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the enriched version of the food.
