Construction

/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The process or act of building or assembling something.
The construction of the new bridge is scheduled to begin next month.
The structure or product resulting from this process.
The construction of the building was completed ahead of schedule.
An arrangement of words in a sentence; syntax.
The sentence has a complex construction that makes it difficult to understand.
The theory or practice of architectural design.
She studied construction in college and now works as an architect.
The act of forming or devising something, especially a theory or plan.
The construction of the new policy took months of planning and discussions.

Etymology

From Latin constructionem, from construere ‘to build’.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under construction:
In the process of being built or made.
construction zone:
An area marked for building or renovation.
construction paper:
A type of paper used for arts and crafts.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Construction site
He's hanging out at the construction site after work.
Construct
I'm gonna construct a plan this weekend.