Construct
verb
To build or make something by putting parts together.
They constructed a bridge over the river.
Often appears as...
- construct a model
- construct a theory
verb
To create or think of an idea, argument or theory.
She will construct an argument to show why we need more funding.
Often appears as...
- construct an argument
- construct a theory
noun
Something that has been built, especially something large like a building or a bridge.
The new shopping mall is a massive construct of steel and glass.
Often appears as...
- real estate construct
- modern construct
noun
An idea or a concept that has been created by people and is not a natural or physical thing.
Race is a social construct, not a biological fact.
Often appears as...
- social construct
- psychological construct
verb
To build or make something by putting parts together.
They constructed a bridge over the river.
Often appears as...
- construct a model
- construct a theory
verb
To create or think of an idea, argument or theory.
She will construct an argument to show why we need more funding.
Often appears as...
- construct an argument
- construct a theory
noun
Something that has been built, especially something large like a building or a bridge.
The new shopping mall is a massive construct of steel and glass.
Often appears as...
- real estate construct
- modern construct
noun
An idea or a concept that has been created by people and is not a natural or physical thing.
Race is a social construct, not a biological fact.
Often appears as...
- social construct
- psychological construct
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Actions
Use 'construct' to describe the physical process of making something.
They are constructing a new playground in the neighborhood.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Plans
'Construct' suggests a well-thought-out plan or design before building.
The engineers took months to construct a blueprint for the bridge.
Pro Tip 3/3Layered Assembly
Think of 'construct' when assembling complex items layer by layer.
The artist constructed an intricate sculpture from thousands of paper cranes.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Actions
Use 'construct' to describe the physical process of making something.
They are constructing a new playground in the neighborhood.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Plans
'Construct' suggests a well-thought-out plan or design before building.
The engineers took months to construct a blueprint for the bridge.
Pro Tip 3/3Layered Assembly
Think of 'construct' when assembling complex items layer by layer.
The artist constructed an intricate sculpture from thousands of paper cranes.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Actions
Use 'construct' to describe the physical process of making something.
They are constructing a new playground in the neighborhood.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Plans
'Construct' suggests a well-thought-out plan or design before building.
The engineers took months to construct a blueprint for the bridge.
Pro Tip 3/3Layered Assembly
Think of 'construct' when assembling complex items layer by layer.
The artist constructed an intricate sculpture from thousands of paper cranes.
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How big is infinity? -...
I'm going to show you that you didn't succeed, by producing a decimal that is not on your list. I'll construct my decimal one place at a time. For the first decimal place of my number, I'll look at the first decimal place of your first number. If it's a one, I'll make mine a two; otherwise I'll make mine a one. For the second place of my number,
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How languages evolve -...
Linguistics can even reveal other important historical clues, such as determining the geographic origins and lifestyles of ancient peoples based on which of their words were native, and which were borrowed. There are two main problems linguists face when constructing these language family trees.
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What happens when our...
that would be a task beyond hopeless. Instead, we would create an A.I. that uses its intelligence to learn what we value, and its motivation system is constructed in such a way that it is motivated to pursue our values or to perform actions that it predicts we would approve of.
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Everything you need to...
The book traces Dr. Frankenstein's futile quest to impart and sustain life. He constructs his monster part by part from dead matter and electrifies it into conscious being. Upon completing the experiment, however, he's horrified at the result and flees.
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Where does gold come...
Actually, yes. Using particle accelerators, we can mimic the complex nuclear reactions that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram
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Is math discovered or...
Some of the most influential mathematicians and scientists of all of human history have chimed in on the issue as well, often in surprising ways. So, is mathematics an invention or a discovery? Artificial construct or universal truth?
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The myth of Icarus and...
to fall in love with the king's prized bull. Under this spell, she asked Daedalus to help her seduce it. With characteristic audacity, he agreed. Daedalus constructed a hollow wooden cow so realistic that it fooled the bull.
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Red Back Spider PIPE...
it uses silk the female usually builds at night and constructs this very elaborate web it's not just wide it's deep to make it she needs two flat surfaces one beneath the other and that's what she's found underneath the
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Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground
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How math saved my life PIPE...
the fact that this must be how our brain constructs a moving image just like a video camera with individual discrete pictures helped excuse me having a brain injury sometimes causes memory issues here there we go
Video examples
How big is infinity? -...
I'm going to show you that you didn't succeed, by producing a decimal that is not on your list. I'll construct my decimal one place at a time. For the first decimal place of my number, I'll look at the first decimal place of your first number. If it's a one, I'll make mine a two; otherwise I'll make mine a one. For the second place of my number,
Video examples
How languages evolve -...
Linguistics can even reveal other important historical clues, such as determining the geographic origins and lifestyles of ancient peoples based on which of their words were native, and which were borrowed. There are two main problems linguists face when constructing these language family trees.
Video examples
What happens when our...
that would be a task beyond hopeless. Instead, we would create an A.I. that uses its intelligence to learn what we value, and its motivation system is constructed in such a way that it is motivated to pursue our values or to perform actions that it predicts we would approve of.
Video examples
Everything you need to...
The book traces Dr. Frankenstein's futile quest to impart and sustain life. He constructs his monster part by part from dead matter and electrifies it into conscious being. Upon completing the experiment, however, he's horrified at the result and flees.
Video examples
Where does gold come...
Actually, yes. Using particle accelerators, we can mimic the complex nuclear reactions that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
Some of the most influential mathematicians and scientists of all of human history have chimed in on the issue as well, often in surprising ways. So, is mathematics an invention or a discovery? Artificial construct or universal truth?
Video examples
The myth of Icarus and...
to fall in love with the king's prized bull. Under this spell, she asked Daedalus to help her seduce it. With characteristic audacity, he agreed. Daedalus constructed a hollow wooden cow so realistic that it fooled the bull.
Video examples
Red Back Spider PIPE...
it uses silk the female usually builds at night and constructs this very elaborate web it's not just wide it's deep to make it she needs two flat surfaces one beneath the other and that's what she's found underneath the
Video examples
Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
the fact that this must be how our brain constructs a moving image just like a video camera with individual discrete pictures helped excuse me having a brain injury sometimes causes memory issues here there we go
Example 1 of 10
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Carl Sagan
American Scientist
Today, we're still loaded down - and, to some extent, embarrassed - by ancient myths, but we respect them as part of the same impulse that has led to the modern, scientific kind of myth. But we now have the opportunity to discover, for the first time, the way the universe is in fact constructed as opposed to how we would wish it to be constructed.
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Jake Sullivan
American Public Servant
In the real world, answers may not be clear cut. There will be messy choices, and you're not going to be able to construct a policy response in a neat and tidy way. Being able to listen to other people, even as you stay true to your principles, that's how you actually succeed.
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Joe Hisaishi
Japanese Composer
You don't get music in your daily life, do you? Even in a movie, it's unnatural to have music. I always feel it's unnatural. But I want to make it not unnatural, to construct reality in another sense.
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Jamshyd Godrej
Indian Businessman
The government is a very large constructor. They have schools, colleges, hospitals and courts, offices. We are trying to influence the public works department to adopt green buildings.
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Xabi Alonso
Spanish Athlete
Passion isn't something you work on. It's more important to construct a good team, to know how you are going to play, how to read the match. You have to truly understand the game.
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Julien Baker
American Musician
It's just nice to have people around and see people actively trying to construct a community of mutual support around music.
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Zach Gilford
American Actor
There is a little bit of me in every part I do... I'm not really good enough to completely construct an all-new character.
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Julie Christie
British Actress
I never will have peace of mind. I'm not constructed that way. Some things in life can be horrible.
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Charlotte Bronte
British Novelist
Life is so constructed, that the event does not, cannot, will not, match the expectation.
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Maimouna Doucoure
French Director
Love and self-esteem are constructed through likes and followers.
Quote examples
Carl Sagan
American Scientist
Today, we're still loaded down - and, to some extent, embarrassed - by ancient myths, but we respect them as part of the same impulse that has led to the modern, scientific kind of myth. But we now have the opportunity to discover, for the first time, the way the universe is in fact constructed as opposed to how we would wish it to be constructed.
Quote examples
Jake Sullivan
American Public Servant
In the real world, answers may not be clear cut. There will be messy choices, and you're not going to be able to construct a policy response in a neat and tidy way. Being able to listen to other people, even as you stay true to your principles, that's how you actually succeed.
Quote examples
Joe Hisaishi
Japanese Composer
You don't get music in your daily life, do you? Even in a movie, it's unnatural to have music. I always feel it's unnatural. But I want to make it not unnatural, to construct reality in another sense.
Quote examples
Jamshyd Godrej
Indian Businessman
The government is a very large constructor. They have schools, colleges, hospitals and courts, offices. We are trying to influence the public works department to adopt green buildings.
Quote examples
Xabi Alonso
Spanish Athlete
Passion isn't something you work on. It's more important to construct a good team, to know how you are going to play, how to read the match. You have to truly understand the game.
Quote examples
Julien Baker
American Musician
It's just nice to have people around and see people actively trying to construct a community of mutual support around music.
Quote examples
Zach Gilford
American Actor
There is a little bit of me in every part I do... I'm not really good enough to completely construct an all-new character.
Quote examples
Julie Christie
British Actress
I never will have peace of mind. I'm not constructed that way. Some things in life can be horrible.
Quote examples
Charlotte Bronte
British Novelist
Life is so constructed, that the event does not, cannot, will not, match the expectation.
Quote examples
Maimouna Doucoure
French Director
Love and self-esteem are constructed through likes and followers.
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