noun “architecture”
singular architecture, plural architectures or uncountable
- the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings
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He studied architecture at university to become an architect.
- a particular style or method of building design
The city is known for its Gothic architecture.
- the structure or organization of something complex
Enterprise architecture is the department responsible for designing the managerial structure of the company.
- (in computing) the design and structure of computer systems or software
This software has a modular architecture that makes it easy to update.