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Definition construct in British English

construct verb

[transitive] verb
/kənˈstrʌkt/
1

to build something large or complicated, such as a bridge or road

Example

The tunnel was constructed in 1996.

Example

St Michael's was an older building, almost entirely constructed of red brick.

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2

to create something such as an idea or system by making various things fit together

Example

He could now construct short sentences in Spanish.

Example

Police have called in an expert to construct a psychological profile of the murderer.

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3

to draw a shape in geometry

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Definition construct in British English