structure

structure
struc|ture1 [ `strʌktʃər ] noun ***
1. ) count something large such as a building or a bridge that is built from different parts:
The boulevard is lined with modern steel and glass structures.
2. ) count or uncount the way in which the parts of something are organized or arranged into a whole:
a sales organization with a pyramidal structure
the structure of DNA
Chapter 10 discusses the changing structure of agriculture in this country.
She has very little structure in her life.
a ) used about the way the parts of a work of literature or art are organized:
the structure of a novel
3. ) count an organization or system made up of many parts that work together:
The company needs to reorganize its management structure.
a social/power/class structure
structure
struc|ture 2 [ `strʌktʃər ] verb transitive *
to plan or organize something:
If you work at home, you need to be able to structure your days.
The essay would be more convincing if the arguments had been better structured.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • structure — [ stryktyr ] n. f. • 1528; « construction » XIVe; lat. structura, de struere « construire » 1 ♦ Manière dont un édifice est construit; agencement des parties d un bâtiment. ⇒aussi superstructure. « L immobile structure des cathédrales »… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • structuré — structure [ stryktyr ] n. f. • 1528; « construction » XIVe; lat. structura, de struere « construire » 1 ♦ Manière dont un édifice est construit; agencement des parties d un bâtiment. ⇒aussi superstructure. « L immobile structure des cathédrales » …   Encyclopédie Universelle

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  • structure — I (composition) noun arrangement, configuration, constitution, design, disposition, essence, fabric, form, formation, layout, make up, organization, pattern, plan, set up, shape, style, substance II (edifice) noun building, establishment,… …   Law dictionary

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  • structure — (n.) mid 15c., action or process of building or construction, from L. structura a fitting together, adjustment, building, from structus, pp. of struere to pile, build, assemble, related to strues heap, from PIE *stere to spread, extend, stretch… …   Etymology dictionary

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  • Structure — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Structure », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Une structure décrit : d une manière… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • structure — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ basic, simple ▪ complex, elaborate ▪ coherent, logical ▪ rigid …   Collocations dictionary

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