Fortification - Wikipedia
WEBFortification. 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 …
Fortification Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBfor· 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.
Food fortification - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSep 13, 2021 · Fortification is the practice of deliberately increasing the content of one or more micronutrients (i.e., vitamins and minerals) in a food or condiment to improve the nutritional quality of the food supply and provide a public health benefit with minimal risk …
Fortification | Military Science & History of Defense Structures
WEBfortification, in military science, any work erected to strengthen a position against attack. Fortifications are usually of two types: permanent and field.
FORTIFICATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBnoun [ U/C ] us / ˌfɔr·t̬ə·fɪˈkeɪ·ʃən /. Add to word list. Add to word list. the act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it: [ U ] I had a cup of tea as …
fortification summary | Britannica
WEBfortification, 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.
FORTIFICATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBthe act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it: [ U ] I had a cup of tea as fortification for the afternoon’s work. A fortification is a strong building, wall, tower, etc. …
The Fortification System - U.S. National Park Service
WEBAug 27, 2020 · During the Civil War, the U.S. Army erected numerous wooden blockhouses to protect railroad lines, bridges, roads, and important defiles. Likewise, the Army erected blockhouses in the defenses of Washington, D.C.
Fortification Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WEBFORTIFICATION meaning: 1 : the act of building military defenses to protect a place against attack the act of fortifying something; 2 : a structure (such as a wall or tower) that is built to protect a place usually plural.
Fortification - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBFortifications are military constructions and buildings designed for defense during war. People have constructed defensive works for many thousands of years, but the designs have become more and more complex. The term fortification comes from the Latin words fortis ("strong") and facere ("to make").
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