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building

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
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Definition of building

noun

  • 1a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory.
  • 2 [mass noun] the action or trade of constructing something:the building of motorways [as modifier]:building materials
  • the creation or development of something over a period of time:the building of democracy in Guatemala

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Definition of building in the US English dictionary
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