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con·struc·tion
 construction
- pronunciation:
- k
 n
struhk
shn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of building.
Construction of the new mall will begin next year.
- synonyms:
- assembly
- similar words:
- creation
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| definition 2: |
the job or business of building things such as houses, roads, or other structures.
If you work in construction, you use many tools.
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| related words: |
building, composition |
| derivations: |
constructional (adj.), constructionally (adv.) |
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