block structure
US: /ˈblɑk ˈstrʌktʃɚ/
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Definition of block structure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computer scienceTECH.way program code is arranged into separate sections with their own scopeTECH.
  • The language’s block structure makes large programs easier to read and maintain.
2.
generalRareoverall arrangement of parts grouped into solid units or sectionsRare
  • The city’s block structure makes its streets look like a neat grid.
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Expressions with block

block inv.
prevent movement by obstructing
The car was blocked in by a truck.
block offv.
obstruct a path or area
They block off the street for the parade.
block outv.
cover something to make it impossible to see
The billboard blocked out the view of the mountains.
block upv.
to obstruct movement or view by placing obstacles
The boxes block up the hallway, making it hard to pass..
chip off the old blockn.
someone who closely resembles one of their parents in traits or behavior
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
chopping blockn.
wooden slab used for cutting food
She placed the vegetables on the chopping block.

Expressions with structure

play structuren.
equipment for children to play on outdoors
The park has a new play structure for kids.
fee structuren.
system showing how and when different charges or payments apply
Before opening the account, she carefully reviewed the bank’s fee structure.
bone structuren.
arrangement and quality of bones in a body
Her strong bone structure was evident in her defined jawline..
sound structuren.
building or object that is solid and stable
The engineer confirmed the bridge was a sound structure.
command structuren.
system that shows who has power to give orders in a group
The army's command structure was clearly defined before the operation.
family structuren.
organization of a household, including who belongs and how they relate
Researchers studied how family structure affects children's school performance.
body structuren.
physical build or form of a living organism
The athlete's body structure is ideal for swimming.
historic structuren.
building or site of historical significance
The castle is a historic structure dating back to the 12th century.
career structuren.
planned system of job levels and promotion paths within work life
The new career structure offers clearer routes for progression and skill development.
hierarchical structuren.
arrangement of elements in ranked levels
The company has a hierarchical structure with managers and employees.

Terms related to block structure

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blockagerestructurerestructuringstructuralstructurally

Terms with block structure included in their meaning

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beaver damn.
beaver structure
structure built by beavers to block water flow
data segmentn.
computing
separate block of stored information within a larger data structure
keyblockn.
construction
main block in a system or structure

Examples of block structure in a sentence

  • Understanding the block structure is crucial for debugging nested loops.
  • Each module follows a clear block structure that simplifies debugging.
  • The architect explained the block structure of the new housing estate.

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  1. French:structure en blocs, structure par blocs, ...
  2. German:Blockstruktur, Anordnung in Blöcken, ...
  3. Italian:struttura a blocchi, struttura a isolati, ...
  4. Spanish:estructura de bloques, estructura en bloques, ...
  5. Portuguese:estrutura de blocos, organização em blocos, ...
  6. Chinese:块结构, 区块结构, ...
  7. Japanese:ブロック構造, 区画構造, ...
  8. Arabic:بِنْيَة الكُتَل, بِنْية كُتْليّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְנֶה חֲסִימּוֹת, מִבְנֵה בְּלוֹקִים, ...
  10. Russian:блочная структура, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блокова структура, структура кварталів, ...
  12. Hindi:ब्लॉक संरचना, खंड संरचना, ...

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