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construction
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1 something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the “some assembly required” warning suggested Synonyms of construction erection, structure Words Related to construction arrangement, assembly; configuration, frame, framework, shell, skeleton; geography, geometry
2 a statement that makes something clear could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible? Synonyms of construction clarification, explanation, elucidation, exegesis, explication, exposition, illumination, illustration, interpretation, road mapWords Related to construction paraphrase, restatement, translation; annotation, comment, commentary, epexegesis, gloss; deciphering, decoding; disentanglement, unscrambling; analysis; edification, enlightenment; definition, meaning; demonstration, enactment; justification, rationale, rationalization, reasoning; caution, caveat, warning
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