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Construction
/kənˈstrʌkʃən/
The process of building or assembling structures, typically involving various materials and workers.
Synonyms:
building
creation
erection
assembly
development
Antonyms:
destruction
demolition
ruin
Examples:
The
construction
of the house took six months.
He studies
construction
management at university.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word
constructionem
(a building), derived from
construere
, which means to pile up or arrange together.
Usage Statistics:
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