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    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

    builder
    A person whose profession is to build structures.
    demolition
    The act of tearing down buildings, usually as part of construction.
    architecture
    The art and science of designing buildings.

    Slang Meanings

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