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English to English noun
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a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place |  | Example: there was a three-story building on the corner it was an imposing edifice
source: wordnet30
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the act of constructing something |  | Example: during the construction we had to take a detour his hobby was the building of boats
source: wordnet30
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the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones |  | Example: their main business is home construction workers in the building trades
source: wordnet30
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the occupants of a building |  | Example: the entire building complained about the noise
source: wordnet30
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The act of constructing, erecting, or establishing. |  | source: webster1913
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