architect
US /ˈɑrkəˌtɛkt/
Definition
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The architect presented the design for the new office building.
Synonyms
- designera person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings
- creatorterms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Collocations
- Easy hire an architectto hire an architect, meaning to engage or hire for work
- Medium lead software architectto guide, direct, or be in charge of regarding software architect
- Hard chief architect of the peace accorddescribing chief architect of the peace accord (a person who is in charge)
- Very Hard visionary architect of financial liberalizationdescribing visionary architect of financial liberalization (a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible)
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