The difference between Fort and Fortification

When used as nouns, fort means a fortified defensive structure stationed with troops, whereas fortification means the act of fortifying.

Fort is also verb with the meaning: to create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fort and Fortification

Fort as a noun:

A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
Fort as a noun:

Any permanent army post.
Fort as a noun (historical):

An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.

Fort as a verb:

To create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

Fortification as a noun:

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
Fortification as a noun:

That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
Fortification as a noun:

An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
Fortification as a noun:

A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.