Synonyms: building, construction
Definition: the act of constructing something
Usage: during the construction we had to take a detour; his hobby was the building of boats
Similar words: creating from raw materials
Definition: the act of creating something that is different from the materials that went into it
Synonyms: building, construction
Definition: the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
Usage: their main business is home construction; workers in the building trades
Similar words: commercial enterprise, business, business enterprise
Definition: the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
Usage: computers are now widely used in business
Definition: a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Usage: there was a three-story building on the corner; it was an imposing edifice
Similar words: structure, construction
Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons
Synonyms: building
Definition: the occupants of a building
Usage: the entire building complained about the noise
Similar words: gathering, assemblage
Definition: a group of persons together in one place