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construction
When referring to building projects, "construction" is often used as an uncountable noun (e.g., "Construction is slow"). However, it can be countable when referring to specific buildings or structures. The phrase "under construction" is a very common fixed expression used to describe something that is currently being built or developed. In legal or linguistic contexts, the word is more formal and refers to how someone understands or interprets a specific piece of text.
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I'm gonna be late. This road construction is an absolute joke.
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Meanings
The process of building or erecting something, such as a building, bridge, or road.
"The new stadium is currently under construction and will be completed next year."
An edifice or structure that has been built.
"The Eiffel Tower is a magnificent iron construction."
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
"The teacher corrected the awkward grammatical construction of the student's essay."
The interpretation of the meaning of a word, sentence, or law.
"The lawyers argued over the strict construction of the statute's wording."