structure

struc|ture¹ W2S3 [ˈstrʌktʃə US -ər] n

[Date: 1400-1500; : Latin; Origin: structura 'act of building', from struere 'to make into a pile, build']

1.) [U and C]

the way in which the parts of something are connected with each other and form a whole, or the thing that these parts make up

social/political/economic etc structure

▪ the social structure of organizations

▪ challenges to the existing power structure

▪ A new management structure has been introduced.

structure of

▪ the structure of the brain

▪ molecular structures

2.)

something that has been built, especially something large such as a building or a bridge

▪ a high wooden structure with a curved roof

3.) [U and C]

a situation where activities are carefully organized and planned

▪ These kids require a lot of structure and stability.

→career structure at ↑career¹ (1)

structure ²

structure² v [T]

to arrange the different parts of something into a pattern or system in which each part is connected to the others

= ↑organize

▪ The exhibition is structured around three topics.

▪ software that helps users structure their work and their data