construction

[kuhn-struhk-shuhn] / kənˈstrʌk ʃən /

NOUN

creation, building

Synonyms

STRONGEST

development manufacture plan planning structure system

STRONG

architecture arrangement assembly build cast composition conception constitution contour cut disposition edifice elevation erecting erection fabric fabrication figuration figure form format formation foundation improvisation invention makeup making mold origination outline prefab prefabrication raising rearing shape systematization turn type

WEAK

fabricating putting up roadwork

Antonyms

STRONG

disarrangement truth

WEAK

destruction disfigurement disorganization ruin ruins

NOUN

explanation

Synonyms

STRONG

apprehension construal definition exegesis explication exposition inference interpretation reading rendering rendition translation version

WEAK

exposé

Antonyms

STRONG

vagueness

WEAK

destruction disfigurement disorganization ruin ruins

Example Sentences

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A decline in construction investment widened, it added, linked to persistent trouble in the real estate market.

From Barron's

“We thought there was going to be this big program announced to really drive more new construction to the housing market,” she added.

From Barron's

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, which has been looking at the planning, design, construction and maintenance of hospitals, is hearing final submissions before publishing a report later this year.

From BBC

At a Friday hearing, the judge said construction on Dominion’s wind project off the coast of Virginia could continue.

From The Wall Street Journal

The executive cited all the construction jobs needed to build the infrastructure.

From Barron's

construction

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