structure
US /ˈstrʌktʃɚ/
Definition
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The company changed its management structure to improve communication.
Synonyms
- architecturean architectural product or work
- frameworka hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
- formationan arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
Collocations
- Easy wooden structuredescribing wooden structure (made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood)
- Medium fee structure of the banking servicesto fee structure of the banking services, meaning to give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
- Hard restructure the corporate capital debtto restructure the corporate capital debt, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- Very Hard ossified organizational structure resisting innovationto ossified organizational structure resisting innovation, meaning to become bony
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.