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construction

Definition:

(nou) the act of constructing something (nou) a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit (nou) the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought (nou) a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (nou) drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem (nou) an interpretation of a text or action (nou) the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones

Phonetic Transcription:

kənˈstrʌkʃən

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The appropriation for design and construction of the building occurred in 1928.

Finn was obsessed with the design and construction of the Cole center building.

The building reflects the design and construction of the Old Faithful Inn.

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