construction

B1
Pronunciation
/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The process of constructing.

Example Sentences
  • Construction is underway on the new bridge.
2 Definition

Anything that has been constructed.

Example Sentences
  • The engineer marvelled at his construction.
3 Definition

The trade of building structures.

Example Sentences
  • He had worked in construction all his life.
4 Definition

A building, model or some other structure.

Example Sentences
  • The office was a construction of steel and glass.
5 Definition

A (usually non-representational) structure, such as a collage etc.

Example Sentences
  • "Construction in string and clockwork" took first prize.
6 Definition

The manner in which something is built.

Example Sentences
  • A thing of simple construction.
7 Definition

(grammar) A group of words arranged to form a meaningful phrase.

8 Definition

The act or result of construing the meaning of something.

Example Sentences
  • American conservatives tend to favor strict construction of the Constitution.
9 Definition

The meaning or interpretation of a text, action etc.; the way something is viewed by an observer or onlooker.

10 Definition

A geometric figure of arcs and line segments that is drawable with a straightedge and compass.