architecture

/ˈɑrkəˌtɛktʃər/
noun
  1. The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.
    • Modern architecture often uses glass and steel to create open spaces.
    • The architecture of the old cathedral shows incredible attention to detail.
    • She studied architecture at university and now designs skyscrapers.
  2. The style or design of a building or group of buildings.
    • The city is famous for its Gothic architecture from the Middle Ages.
    • The architecture of the new museum blends old and new elements.
    • This house has a traditional Japanese architecture with wooden beams and sliding doors.
  3. The structure or design of something complex, such as a computer system or organization.
    • The architecture of the company's network keeps data safe from hackers.
    • We need to improve the architecture of our website to make it load faster.
    • The software architecture allows the app to run on many different devices.
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