structure (EN)

noun, verb

noun “structure”

1. a building or other object that has been constructed
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   The ancient temple, a massive stone structure, dominated the landscape.
2. the way in which the parts of something are arranged or organized
   She studied the structure of the sentence to understand its meaning.
3. the state of being well organized
   Many people lack structure in their lives.
4. (in chemistry) the arrangement of molecules or atoms in a substance
   Researchers are examining the structure of the material.
5. (in computing) a data type that groups related data together
   In the program, a structure holds information about each employee.
6. (in fishing) underwater features where fish are likely to gather
   The fisherman knew that fish often hide near underwater structures like rocks and logs.
7. (in mathematics) a set with defined operations and relations
   In abstract algebra, students learn about mathematical structures such as groups and rings.

verb “structure”

1. to arrange or organize something in a particular way
   She structured her essay carefully to make her argument clear.