construction

noun

1. the act of constructing something

   noun.act

   Examples

   During the construction we had to take a detour.

   Synonyms building

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit

   noun.communication

   Examples

   I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner.

   Synonyms expression grammatical construction

   Antonyms misconstruction

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought

   noun.cognition

   Synonyms mental synthesis

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

   noun.artifact

   Examples

   She wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons.

   Synonyms structure

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem

   noun.act

   Examples

   The assignment was to make a construction that could be used in proving the Pythagorean theorem.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. an interpretation of a text or action

   noun.communication

   Examples

   They put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct.

   Synonyms twist

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones

   noun.act

   Examples

   Their main business is home construction.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. The process or art of constructing; the act of building; erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication; composition.

   noun

   Source: webster1913