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construction

con·struc·tion [ kən strúkshən ] (plural con·struc·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act or process of constructing: the building of something, especially a large structure such as a house, road, or bridge

2. buildings built structure: a structure that has been built

3. construction workmanship and materials: the way in which something has been built, especially with regard to the type and quality of the structure, materials, and workmanship

4. construction building industry: the building industry regarded as a whole

5. creation of something: the creation of something such as a system or concept from a number of different parts

6. interpretation: the way in which something is interpreted or explained ( formal )
put the worst possible construction on the news

7. grammar combination of words: a group of words governed by particular grammatical rules

8. mathematics geometric shape: a geometric figure drawn accurately in accordance with given measurements

9. graphic arts work of art: a visual work of art that is put together from a variety of different materials, abstract in design, and usually three-dimensional


con·struc·tion·al adjective
con·struc·tion·al·ly adverb
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