constructing

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Also seen as: constructings

Meaning · English

An act of construction.

Noun

Examples

Only the construction of wood and canvas castles, temples, and the like would require some time: and not as much as might be thought, given both London's fixed structures - such as conduits, and the Cross in Cheapside - upon which and around which structures could be erected, and London's practice i

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “constructing” mean?

An act of construction.

Is “constructing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.