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   con·struc·tion

   /kənˈstrəkSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the building of something, typically a large structure: "there was a skyscraper under construction" Similar buildingerectionputting upsetting upraisingestablishmentassemblymanufacturefabricationformingfashioningcontrivingcreationmaking
   • ▪ the building of large structures considered as an industry. Similar buildingerectionputting upsetting upraisingestablishmentassemblymanufacturefabricationformingfashioningcontrivingcreationmaking
   • ▪ the style or method used in the building of something: "the mill is of brick construction"
   • ▪ a building or other structure. Similar structurebuildingedificeassemblypileframework
   • ▪ the creation or formation of an abstract entity: "language plays a large part in our construction of reality"
   • ▪ an interpretation or explanation: "you could put an honest construction upon their conduct" Similar interpretationreadingmeaningexplanationinferenceexplicationconstrualanalysisversionunderstandingviewimpressioninformal:take
   • ▪ the arrangement of words according to syntactical rules: "sentence construction" Similar compositionformationstructureorganization

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin constructio(n-), from construere ‘heap together’ (see construct).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › constructionConstruction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONSTRUCTION is the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining. How to use construction in a sentence.

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   CONSTRUCTION definition: 1. the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc.: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   CONSTRUCTION meaning: 1. the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc.: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   noun. the act or art of constructing. the way in which a thing is constructed: a building of solid construction. something that is constructed; a structure. the occupation or industry of building: He works in construction. Grammar. the arrangement of two or more forms in a grammatical unit.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › constructionconstruction - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Definition of construction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSTRUCTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Construction is the building of things such as houses, factories, roads, and bridges.

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   The creation or building of something is construction. Depending on your budget, if you are building a new house, you will get the construction of a castle, a house, a cottage, or a shack.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › constructionConstruction Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   CONSTRUCTION meaning: 1 : the act or process of building something (such as a house or road) often used before another noun; 2 : the business of building things (such as houses or roads)

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › constructionCONSTRUCTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CONSTRUCTION definition: 1. the work of building houses, offices, bridges, etc: 2. something large that is built: 3. The…. Learn more.

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    Definition of construction noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.