construction

/kɑnˈstrʌkʃən/; /kɑnˈstrʌktʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process, work, or an instance of building or manufacturing something, especially a large building or infrastructure.

“The construction of the new highway is expected to be completed by the end of the year.”

2. noun

A building or other structure, especially one that is being built or repaired.

“The construction on the third floor is causing noise and disturbance.”

3. noun

A system, especially a social or economic system, that is being built or constructed.

“The new government is working on a construction of a more equal society.”

4. verb

To build or assemble something, especially a building or structure.

“The company will construct a new office building next year.”

5. verb

To form or create something by combining parts or elements.

“The researchers constructed a new theory based on existing data.”

6. noun

An act or instance of physically making or assembling something, especially by combining or joining parts.

“The construction of the machine is quite complex.”

Synonyms

  • building
  • development
  • erection
  • fabrication
  • manufacture

Antonyms

  • demolition
  • destruction