单词	constructions
释义	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 constructional kən-ˈstrək-shnəl  -shə-nᵊl adjective constructionally adverb Synonyms erection structure See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web Rio Tinto said its share of construction costs would be around $1.3 billion, with work on site starting early next year. Rhiannon Hoyle, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Jail planners arrived at the new estimate by considering industry data that shows the increases in construction costs since late 2020 were between 27% and 33%. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 The rents a landlord can fetch in Lawrence are lower than points closer to Boston, but construction costs are comparable, meaning a developer gets a higher return on investment by building elsewhere. Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 The media giant has declined to disclose overall construction costs or other details. Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 After a long discussion, that body was persuaded to lease the land to the church, so, in 1984, both parties agreed to begin construction, Kearl says, without a long-term lease. The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 The plan is to begin construction in May and occupy the building in the second quarter of 2025, according to the report to the task force. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Right now construction costs are 40% higher than originally anticipated, Johnson said. Cynthia Howell, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2022 Naperville’s 20% share is $3.2 million, which includes construction costs of $3 million and engineering costs of $210,600. Suzanne Baker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see construct entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing construction construction paper in construction under construction pre-construction construction paper in construction under construction pre-construction Kids Definition construction noun con·​struc·​tion kən-ˈstrək-shən  1 : the process, art, or manner of building something 2 : something built or put together : structure a flimsy construction 3 : the arrangement of words and the relationship between 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 constructions noun plural of construction 1 as in structures 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance structures arrangements erections geometries frameworks assemblies configurations skeletons frames geographies shells 2 as in interpretations a statement that makes something clear could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible? Synonyms & Similar Words interpretations explanations illustrations translations analyses elucidations explications definitions expositions illuminations clarifications exegeses reasonings road maps edifications meanings justifications demonstrations restatements annotations commentaries comments enlightenments glosses rationalizations paraphrases enactments rationales disentanglements warnings epexegeses caveats cautions
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