construction
/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: constructions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The process of constructing.
Noun
Examples
Construction is underway on the new bridge.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Anything that has been constructed.
Noun
Examples
The engineer marvelled at his construction.
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).
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Common questions
What does “construction” mean?
The process of constructing.
Is “construction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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