building

Definition

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

Etymology

From Middle English byldynge, buyldyng, byldyng, buldynge, buldyng, boldyng, equivalent to build + -ing. Compare also related Middle English bold (“edifice, castle, mansion”), from Old English bold (“building, dwelling, house”).

Example Sentences

• "The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."
• "My sister lives in that apartment building."
• "One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become the targets of attacks."

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