construction

[kuhn-struhk-shuhn] / kənˈstrʌk ʃən /

NOUN

creation, building

Synonyms

STRONGEST

development manufacture plan planning structure system

STRONG

architecture arrangement assembly build cast composition conception constitution contour cut disposition edifice elevation erecting erection fabric fabrication figuration figure form format formation foundation improvisation invention makeup making mold origination outline prefab prefabrication raising rearing shape systematization turn type

WEAK

fabricating putting up roadwork

Antonyms

STRONG

disarrangement truth

WEAK

destruction disfigurement disorganization ruin ruins

NOUN

explanation

Synonyms

STRONG

apprehension construal definition exegesis explication exposition inference interpretation reading rendering rendition translation version

WEAK

exposé

Antonyms

STRONG

vagueness

WEAK

destruction disfigurement disorganization ruin ruins

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Markets will also look to the subindex tracking service activity after it got a boost from the Lunar New Year holiday the prior month, and watch for signs of improvement in the construction subindex.

From The Wall Street Journal

So last year, Lloyd turned everything he knew about roster construction on its head.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two years later, the team hired Warren, who oversaw the construction of the Minnesota Vikings’ U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the universe of portfolio construction, a 60% weighting in stocks and 40% in bonds was long considered the classic, balanced approach.

From MarketWatch

The company partnered with Nvidia to bring AI to the construction space.

From Barron's

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