C1adjectiveacademic
US/roʊˈbʌst/
UK/rəʊˈbʌst/
strong and unlikely to fail; of evidence or methods, reliable when tested again and again
In context
The findings are robust, appearing in every country the team studied.
Before changing the curriculum, we need more robust evidence that the method works.
Every school needs a robust system for reporting and dealing with bullying.
Words that go with robust
adjective + noun
- robust evidenceThere is robust evidence that reading aloud helps young children.
- robust systemThe bank needs a more robust system for spotting fraud.
- robust debateThe proposal sparked a robust debate among staff.
- robust economyA robust economy usually means more funding for universities.
- robust resultsLarger samples tend to give more robust results.
adverb + adjective
- statistically robustThe link between sleep and grades was statistically robust.