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construction

noun

kən-ˈstrək-shən

Definition of construction

as in structure

something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested

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as in interpretation

a statement that makes something clear could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?

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Recent Examples of construction Myers said in June that construction was expected to wrap up before the end of the year, but some delays pushed the estimate into early 2027. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Any home purchased through the program must be new construction, which could limit its potential reach because of the high cost of building, some critics said. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Its planned delivery in June 2030 leaves several years for detailed design and construction before the platform can begin operations. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on is T+L’s all-time favorite carry-on for its organization, capacity, and maneuverability, while the Away 22-inch Carry-on is a fan favorite thanks to its lightweight feel and durable hardshell construction. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for construction

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By adjusting the distance between the tips, the team could stretch or compress the molecular structure, changing the voltage at which the current enhancement began.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The company describes its structure as an inverted pyramid, with store workers at the top.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of structure

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The Knight’s Tale children’s department will offer a playful interpretation of the British home, inspired by medieval castles and courts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
But the agent then inherits whatever semantics each system exposes, which is often very little, and fills the gaps with its own interpretation.

— Felix Liao, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretation

Noun

The likelier explanation, Seth said, is that the models have absorbed a great deal of information about how humans describe and respond to pain and are reproducing it.

— Shae Lake, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
When two upcoming shows in Chicago were canceled without explanation, Hall released a statement.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanation

Noun

IllustratorMagic generates the text, illustrations, and page layouts, producing a complete book rather than separate images that require manual assembly.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
An illustration shows the life-size bronze sculpture of dueling film critics Gene Siskel, left, and Roger Ebert that will soon be unveiled at the One Two Pru office complex near Millennium Park and The Magnificent Mile.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustration

Noun

At all six stores in New York this summer, one of the top-selling books—helped along by Hollywood—was Emily Wilson’s twelve-thousand-one-hundred-and-ten-line verse translation of the Odyssey.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
His theory didn’t reach far beyond Japan until the translation of his original essay, first in 1978, then in 2005, and again, with Mori’s approval, in 2012.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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