architecture

/ˈɑːrkɪtɛktʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

The art or science of designing buildings and other structures.

“The company specializes in modern architecture for high-end residential homes.”

2. noun

The overall structure and organization of something, such as a system, process, or institution.

“The new management team is redefining the company’s architecture to increase efficiency.”

3. noun

The style or manner in which something is constructed or organized.

“The software’s architecture makes it difficult to integrate with other systems.”

4. verb

To design or build the structure of something, such as a building or system.

“The team will architect the new database to improve performance.”

Synonyms

  • design
  • engineering

Antonyms

  • chaos
  • disorganization