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construction Definition

con·struc·tion (kən struk′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act or process of constructing
  2. the way in which something is constructed; manner or method of building
  3. something constructed; structure; building
  4. an explanation or interpretation to put the wrong construction on a statement
  5. Linguis. a grammatical pattern consisting of two or more immediate constituents
  6. a three-dimensional work of art, usually nonrepresentational and constructed of more than one material

Etymology: ME construccioun < OFr construction < L constructio

construction Related Forms

con·struc′·tional adjective con·struc′·tion·ally adverb

construction Synonyms

construction

n.

  1. The act of constructing

    building, assembly, creation, composition, origination, planning, invention, formation, conception, improvisation, making, erection, fabrication, manufacture, foundation, roadwork, elevation, erecting, rearing, raising, putting up, installation; see also architecture, production 1.

  2. A method of constructing

    structure, arrangement, organization, disposition, system, systematization, plan, development, contour, format, mold, cast, outline, type, shape, build, cut, fabric, formation, turn, framework, figuration, conformation, configuration, frame, steel and concrete, fitted stone, brick and mortar, prefabrication, prefab*; see also form 1, frame 1.

construction Law Definition

n

The process of interpreting, or the interpretation of, a constitution, statute, or instrument. See also legislative history and intent.
canon of construction
Any of the general principles that courts apply to construe a statute or instrument whose meaning is in dispute.
liberal construction
The interpretation of a constitutional or statutory provision that applies the original intent, purpose, and spirit of the writing to circumstances that are not specifically addressed by the constitution or statute. Also called broad interpretation.
strict construction
The interpretation of a constitutional or statutory provision that applies only the literal words of the writing to circumstances that are not specifically addressed by the constitution or statute. Also call narrow construction.

construction Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • dam: Water for the scheme is stored in Loch Uisge, which was raised by 3 meters by the construction of a new dam.
  • identity: We look at talk and the construction of identity, communication and power, conflict and disputes, small talk and gossip.
  • pipeline: As you know, the United States supports the construction of pipelines that will bring the Caspian's energy resources to Western markets.
  • masculinity: Consider the construction of masculinity in one or more of the films studied on the unit.
  • bridge: For information on the construction of a bridge over the highway click here.

Converse of object

  • oversee: The next major priority was to appoint an engineer to oversee this construction.
  • begin: It was John Holland's son, Thomas, who began the construction of what would become the present house.

Adjective modifier

  • lightweight: He insisted on an axle weight limit of five tons to allow lightweight construction of trackwork.
  • sturdy: An impressive size and sturdy construction, using steel poles means it doesn't move in higher winds.
  • grammatical: The grammatical construction is supported by the fact that " joy " is connected to " heavenly bliss " .
  • discursive: His research focuses on the nature and causes of political violence, and in particular, the discursive construction of war and counter-terrorism.
  • sustainable: New Buildings ( should be of ) sustainable construction.
  • robust: It didn't seem to be of specially robust construction but survived it all somehow.

Modifies a noun

  • industry: Every year defects in the UK construction industry cost at least £ 1 billion to repair or rebuild.
  • phase: You can remain in your existing home during the construction phase.
  • worker: He is a construction worker who chose to take a contract in Iraq.
  • contract: You are supposed to include all the new rules in your construction contract.
  • kit: Whenever I get a ( well deserved ) break from drumming, there's nothing I enjoy more than to build Airfix construction kits.

Noun used with modifier

  • steel: The budget cabinet is a sturdy all steel construction to give maximum capacity of filing drawings.
  • aluminum: The buttons and data knobs are recessed and reinforced by double aluminum construction.