structure; composition; arrangement
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
structure; composition; arrangement of parts
Refers to the overall arrangement and interrelation of components in any system.
The structure of this essay is very clear.
They are studying the internal structure of the Earth.
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The molecular structure of protein is very complex.
Different social organizational structures lead to cultural differences.
The structural design of a computer program is very important.
noun
construction; load-bearing framework of a building
technicalSpecifically refers to the structural skeleton of a building or engineering project.
This large bridge uses an advanced steel structure.
Ancient buildings with a brick-and-wood structure need regular maintenance.
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The engineer is analyzing the main structure of the factory building.
The newly built stadium is a reinforced concrete structure.
verb
to structure; to organize; to arrange (text, plot, etc.)
Used when describing the act of designing or organizing components into a coherent whole, especially in writing or storytelling.
The author put a lot of thought into structuring this novel.
The director needs to structure the plot of the entire film well.
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The content of your speech is good, but the structure could be optimized.