Definition Synonyms
Definition of construction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
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building tradebusiness of building structures
- He works in the construction industry.
2.
engineeringprocess of building structures like houses and roads
- Construction of the new bridge will start soon.
3.
architecturestructure that has been built
- The construction was completed in record time.
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linguisticsTECH. arrangement of words in a sentenceTECH.
- The sentence has a complex construction.
5.
analysisRare UK interpretation of a text or actionRare UK
- Her construction of the poem was insightful.
Images of construction
structure that has been built
Expressions with construction
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area designated for construction activities
Safety gear is required on the construction site.
in the process of being built or developed
The new library is under construction.
business that plans and builds structures such as houses or roads
The city hired a construction company to repair the old bridge.
protective headgear worn by construction workers
He always wears a construction helmet on site.
sector that builds residential and commercial structures
The construction industry is booming in urban areas.
thick colored paper used for crafts, drawing, or cutouts
She used construction paper to make a colorful collage.
person working on a construction site
The construction worker wore a hard hat for safety.
building or repairing of roads
Road construction can cause delays during peak hours.
part of the economy that builds houses roads and other structures
The construction sector created thousands of new jobs this year.
work of building houses or other homes for people to live in
Residential construction increased as more families moved to the area.
person or company hired to organize and complete building work
We hired a construction contractor to remodel the kitchen.
official document allowing building or altering structures
They applied for a construction permit before starting the project.
set of official rules that control how structures must be built
The new housing project must follow the updated construction code.
boxed kit with pieces used to build models and structures
He spent hours playing with his new construction set on the floor.
plaything with pieces children join to build different shapes or models
The children spent all afternoon playing with their construction toy.
skilled job in building work such as carpentry, plumbing or electrical work
He trained in a construction trade and became a licensed electrician.
building something by oneself without hired help
Self-construction of the cabin took them all summer.
word order pattern that forms a complete clause or sentence
This construction puts the verb before the subject.
engineer who designs and oversees work on buildings and other structures
The construction engineer inspected the bridge supports before concrete was poured.
branch of engineering focused on planning and building structures and infrastructure
She decided to study construction engineering at university.
short-term borrowing used to pay costs while a building is created
The developer obtained a construction loan to cover the costs of the new apartments.
outer structural part of a building finished before interior work
The shell construction was completed before electricians and plumbers started their jobs.
building method using different materials joined to act as one structure
The bridge uses composite construction to combine steel beams with concrete decking.
activity and industry of building airplanes and similar flying machines
He specializes in aircraft construction for commercial airlines.
Origin of construction
Latin, constructio (arrangement)
Terms with construction included in their meaning
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construction
form something by combining materials or parts
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flat piece of wood or material for construction
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constructed or made
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heap or mound made by a person or animal
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physical substances used to make things
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metal fastener with a pointed end and flat head
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fasten something using a metal spike
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building or object constructed from parts
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construct something gradually and systematically
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with rear layer, giving reinforcement
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build or pave with bricks
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the business or art of constructing structures
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aromatic softwood used for building, furniture, and storage chests
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made from cement and small stones used in buildings
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building material made from cement, sand, and gravel
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built or assembled from parts
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long narrow excavation in the ground for drainage or irrigation
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barrier enclosing an area
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enclose an area with a barrier
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attach or secure something firmly
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structure supporting or containing something
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fit parts together to build something
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tools and equipment for building and repair
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tool with steps for climbing up or down
Examples of construction in a sentence
He studied construction at the university. The construction of the highway took two years. Construction workers were busy on the site. The construction was admired for its unique design. They visited the new construction downtown. Analyzing the construction of the paragraph took time.
The construction of the phrase was unusual. The lawyer's construction of the contract was questioned. Different construction of the law can lead to varied outcomes.
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- French:construction, édification, ...
- German:Bauwirtschaft, Bau, ...
- Italian:costruzioni, costruzione, ...
- Spanish:construcción, edificación, ...
- Portuguese:indústria da construção, construção, ...
- Chinese:建筑, 建设, ...
- Japanese:建設業, 建設, ...
- Arabic:البناء, إِنْشَاء, ...
- Hebrew:בְּנִיָּה, בְּנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:строительство, возведение, ...
- Ukrainian:будівництво, конструкція, ...
- Hindi:निर्माण, संरचना निर्माण, ...
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