Definitions for architecture
ˈɑr kɪˌtɛk tʃərar·chi·tec·ture

Princeton's WordNet(3.72 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. architecture(noun)

   an architectural product or work

2. architecture(noun)

   the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings

   "architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use"

3. architecture(noun)

   the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect

4. computer architecture, architecture(noun)

   (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software

   "the architecture of a computer's system software"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. architecture(Noun)

   The art and science of designing buildings and other structures.

   The architecture throughout NYC is amazing.

2. architecture(Noun)

   The profession of an architect.

3. architecture(Noun)

   Any particular style of building design.

4. architecture(Noun)

   A unifying structure.

5. architecture(Noun)

   A specific model of a microchip or CPU.

   The Intel architectures have more software written for them.

6. architecture(Noun)

   The structure and design of a system or product.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Architecture(noun)

   the art or science of building; especially, the art of building houses, churches, bridges, and other structures, for the purposes of civil life; -- often called civil architecture

   Etymology: [L. architectura, fr. architectus: cf. F. architecture. See Architect.]

2. Architecture(noun)

   construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship

   Etymology: [L. architectura, fr. architectus: cf. F. architecture. See Architect.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. architecture

   A framework or structure that portrays relationships among all the elements of the subject force, system, or activity.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. architecture

   See NAVAL ARCHITECTURE.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. architecture

   The intuitive ability, art, experience, knowledge, science, skills and mind to create, design, build and construct.

   Some buildings when you look at them you just see amazing architecture, the blend of angles, colors, style, design and materials are amazing.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 24, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'architecture' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3445

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'architecture' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4216

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'architecture' in Nouns Frequency: #1386

How to pronounce architecture?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of architecture in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of architecture in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of architecture in a Sentence

1. Cisco Systems:

   We are pleased to have resolved a 2011 dispute involving the architecture of a video security technology product, there was no allegation or evidence that any unauthorized access to customers' video occurred as a result of the architecture.

2. Martin Clayton:

   The drawings show that Leonardo was a serious practitioner of sculpture, architecture, engineering and a scientist in many different fields, he saw himself as a fully rounded figure, but drawing is the activity that pulls it all together.

3. Grayson Kirk:

   The most important function of education at any level is to develop the personality of the individual and the significance of his life to himself and to others. This is the basic architecture of a life the rest is ornamentation and decoration of the structure.

4. Mark Wills:

   It really captures the imagination, whether people are just interested in the architecture of the buildings or the physical process that the mineral has to go through.

5. Stella McCartney:

   If you think about how much fashion there is, whether it be luxury or fast, it is sort of swamping the planet, we have been relying on an industry that is essentially medieval. It really is an amazing moment we are living in ... (with) change on everything, on energy, on architecture, this is the moment to look to the future for our children.

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