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.
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Several Democrats praised undocumented immigrants’ contributions to industries such as agriculture and construction, pledging to do everything in their power to protect workers, their families and communities.
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Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
Big machine companies today deliver autonomy for industrial, mining and agricultural tasks, and provide tremendous value in diverse applications like mining, quarrying, agriculture, garbage management, river dredging, airport logistics and yes - construction on the moon!
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
His team has an inherent cap because of its roster construction, the fan base is calling for his head (again) and there’s no stability on the horizon.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Upon his arrival, Prince William met members of the Steering Group and heard about their experiences, including the funding applications, design and construction of a new community building.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
Big machine companies today deliver autonomy for industrial, mining and agricultural tasks, and provide tremendous value in diverse applications like mining, quarrying, agriculture, garbage management, river dredging, airport logistics and yes - construction on the moon!
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
His team has an inherent cap because of its roster construction, the fan base is calling for his head (again) and there’s no stability on the horizon.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Upon his arrival, Prince William met members of the Steering Group and heard about their experiences, including the funding applications, design and construction of a new community building.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/construction. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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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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