(of an institution or organization) To establish or originate
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A building or other object constructed from several parts
“The huge concrete structure loomed large in the heart of the city.”
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex
“The structure of the country's economy has evolved from being based on agriculture to one that now revolves around the service sector.”
The setting for a particular activity
A machine or device, especially one that converts energy forms into mechanical energy
An assemblage or collection of related things
A framework, typically with rails, bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things
To improve one's efficiency through careful and prudent use of time
An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof
Those parts of items that are made of brick
A data structure, especially one that serves to group a number of fields (in contrast to an object-oriented class with methods) or one that is passed by value rather than by reference
Superstructure or argument
The intrinsic nature or quality of something, especially abstract, which determines its character
The feel or characteristics of a surface or object
A written outline of a film, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot
A framework on which a ship or boat rests during construction or repairs
Cells or material from which organic matter is made
The topography of a land
The process or manifestation of objectifying (something)
A structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants
The whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, usually taken as consisting of syntax and morphology (including inflections) and sometimes also phonology and semantics
The storyline of a narrative work
The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists and which has a tangible, solid presence
The rhythm or beat of a sound or music
A part of an organism which is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function
Domed building or tent
The science of applying power to use
An individual fact or item
A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour
The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole
A structure of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it
The situation or state of affairs
To construct, or arrange, according to a plan
“The company would structure its pay scale based on the rank and skill of its employees.”
To give structure to
(of an institution or organization) To establish or originate
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