structure

Structure is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈstrʌkʃɜr/
• SAMPA: /"strVkS3r/
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Noun

Singular structure

Plural structures

1. The structure of something is the way that it is put together.

   The structure of her writing makes it very easy to understand.

   The social structure of a class is often very complex.

2. A structure is something that has been built or put together, especially something big, such as a building.

   The CN tower is the tallest structure in Toronto.

Verb

Plain form structure

Third-person singular structures

Past tense structured

Past participle structured

Present participle structuring

1. If you structure something in a particular way, you organise or build it that way.

   Prepare a list of questions to structure the interview.