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reconstruction

Pronunciation: [riːˌkɒnstrʌkʃən]

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Learn how to use reconstruction in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “history”

(noun) the process of putting something back together after it has been damaged or destroyed. This can happen to a building, a city, or even a society after a war. It's like fixing a broken toy so that it works again.

Example

After the hurricane, the reconstruction of the town took many months but was done beautifully.

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The reconstruction of the old building was delayed because of lack of funds.

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What steps are needed for the reconstruction of the roads after the storm?

Context: “medicine”

(noun) the process of repairing or restoring part of the body, usually after an injury or surgery. For example, doctors might rebuild a part of your face or body to make it look normal again.

Example

She had successful reconstruction surgery after the accident.

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The surgery for reconstruction failed to restore her original appearance.

Example

What is involved in the reconstruction of a shoulder after an injury?

Context: “education”

(noun) the act of rethinking or redoing something in order to understand it better. This can happen with stories, ideas, or theories. Think of it like re-building a puzzle that got mixed up.

Example

In class, we did a reconstruction of the story to see different characters' points of view.

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The reconstruction of the lesson didn't help the students understand it any better.

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How can we use reconstruction to improve our understanding of the topic?

How to pronounce reconstruction

Pronunciation: [riːˌkɒnstrʌkʃən]

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