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Fortification

usgb/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/Volume
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Originally, 'fortification' is linked to military defense structures. SlideThe medieval era saw the construction of elaborate fortifications.
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Fortification often involves building walls, towers or moats. SlideThey built fortifications along the frontier to prevent invasions.
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'Fortification' can also mean making something stronger, not just in a physical sense. SlideThe new measures were a fortification against economic downturns.
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