construction
noun
con·struc·tion
kən-ˈstrək-shən 
1
: the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining
2
a
: the process, art, or manner of constructing something
Construction of the new bridge will begin in the spring.
also
: a thing constructed
b
: the construction industry
working in construction
3
: the arrangement and connection of words or groups of words in a sentence : syntactical arrangement
That verb is often used in passive constructions.
4
: a sculpture that is put together out of separate pieces of often disparate materials
constructionally
adverb
Examples of construction in a Sentence
Construction of the new bridge will begin in the spring.
Construction on the bridge will occur daily from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Note the similar construction of the buildings.
Some people think it is wrong to end a sentence with a preposition, but the construction is quite common in English.
That verb is commonly used in passive constructions.
This word is used in positive constructions.
Recent Examples on the Web
Advertisement With the race moving to Saratoga because of major construction at Belmont Park, the race was made 11/4 miles, the same distance as the Kentucky Derby.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Like most West Coast developers, Eden has traditionally resorted to wood-frame construction, in contrast to the more expensive masonry and concrete used in the East.
—David W. Chen, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Andrii, a former construction worker who is now a marine combat medicine trainer, is also torn between duty and family, but finds solace in a morning text exchange with his son.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024
The most recent permanent overlook location served the community since 1989 and closed Oct. 3, 2022 for construction of the north end-around taxiway and future fourth parallel runway.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Like most West Coast developers, Eden has traditionally resorted to wood-frame construction, in contrast to the more expensive masonry and concrete used in the East.
—David W. Chen, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Andrii, a former construction worker who is now a marine combat medicine trainer, is also torn between duty and family, but finds solace in a morning text exchange with his son.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024
The most recent permanent overlook location served the community since 1989 and closed Oct. 3, 2022 for construction of the north end-around taxiway and future fourth parallel runway.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/construction. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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construction
noun
con·struc·tion
kən-ˈstrək-shən
1
: interpretation sense 1
strict construction of the law
2
: the process, art, or manner of constructing
3
: something built or put together : structure
4
: the arrangement and connection of words or groups of words in a sentence
Legal Definition
construction
noun
con·struc·tion
kən-ˈstrək-shən
: the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining meaning or effect (as of a statute or contract)
the construction placed upon an agreement—J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo
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