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   Ar·chi·tec·ture

   /ˈärkəˌtek(t)SHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings: "schools of architecture and design" Similar building designplanningbuildingconstructionformal:architectonics
   • ▪ the style in which a building is designed and constructed, especially with regard to a specific period, place, or culture: "Victorian architecture" Similar building styledesignstructureconstructionframework
   • 2. the complex or carefully designed structure of something: "the chemical architecture of the human brain"
   • ▪ the conceptual structure and logical organization of a computer or computer-based system: "a client/server architecture" Similar structureconstructionformformationshapecompositionorganizationlayoutdesignbuildanatomymakeupconstitutioninformal:setup

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin architectura, from architectus (see architect).

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishARCHITECTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ARCHITECTURE definition: 1. the art and practice of designing and making buildings: 2. the style in which buildings are…. Learn more.

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4. www.archisoup.com › what-is-architectureWhat is Architecture? …and what exactly does it do? - archisoup

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   Mar 8, 2024 · Architecture is the design and construction of buildings and other physical structures. It involves the use of space, materials, and form to create functional and aesthetically pleasing environments for people to live, work, and play in.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › architectureARCHITECTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Architecture definition: the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of furnishings and decorations, supervision of construction work, and the examination, restoration, or ...

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › architectureArchitecture Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of ARCHITECTURE. 1. [noncount] : the art or science of designing and creating buildings. In college, he studied architecture. 2. [noncount] : a method or style of building. The architecture of the building is modern. 3. [count] technical : the way in which the parts of a computer are organized.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisharchitecture - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   [uncountable] the design or style of a building or buildings. the architecture of the eighteenth century. modern architecture. There are examples of most styles of architecture in the town. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. [countable, uncountable] (computing) the design and structure of a computer system Topics Computers c1.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishARCHITECTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · Architecture is the art of planning, designing, and constructing buildings. He studied classical architecture and design in Rome. Synonyms: design, planning, building, construction More Synonyms of architecture. 2. uncountable noun. The architecture of a building is the style in which it is designed and constructed. ...modern architecture.