reconstruction

Definition

The action of reconstructing something, not necessarily to the earlier state.

Etymology

From re- + construction.

Example Sentences

• "At Crewe, where a ten-span bridge carries the Nantwich road over several tracks and platforms, complete reconstruction will be necessary to give the extra headroom required by electric trains. […] The reconstruction will be carried on half the bridge at a time so that part of the road will remain open for traffic and interference with trains minimised."
• "Sunderland station has undergone several reconstructions."
• "The reconstruction of the medieval bridge began last year."

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