Definition
Cross-government
Strong and well-designed enough to continue working or withstand scrutiny, variation, failure or challenge.
Example: A robust process should still work when the only officer who understands it is on leave.
Also known as: more robust, robust approach, robust process, robust analysis
Context: Often vague on its own. State what must be robust, what it must withstand and how that will be tested.
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