{
    "term": "structure",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "academic": true,
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a2",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the structure of the building"
                },
                {
                    "text": "changes in the economic structure of society"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Bees have a complex **social structure**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the grammatical structures of a language"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the structure of proteins/DNA"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The cell walls of plants are of a fairly rigid structure."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The flimsy structure of the vehicle could not withstand even mild impacts."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The overall structure of the book is divided into three components."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There are weaknesses in the structure of the organization."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the US military command structure"
                },
                {
                    "text": "A new pay structure was introduced last year."
                },
                {
                    "text": "How does your management structure work?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She is studying the structure and dynamics of ecosystems in the country."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Students study the structure of human societies throughout history."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The country's class structure is dominated by the very wealthy."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The old-fashioned family structure is no longer the norm."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The organizational structure of our schools should be examined."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The usual career structure does not really fit in well with many women's lives."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The book will appeal to readers interested in the structure and functions of the English language."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They are investigating the composition and structure of governing boards."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She vowed to fight back against oppressive power structures."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The company was accused of having internal structures and processes which were too rigid."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They feel that we should not genetically alter the structure of the food we eat."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The organization has decided to change its structure."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They are putting structures in place to export high value, high quality products."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Buildings"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["basic", "simple", "complex"],
                "verb + structure": ["have", "lack", "need"],
                "structure + verb": ["be based on something"],
                "preposition": ["of a…structure", "in a/​the structure"],
                "phrases": [
                    "a change in the structure",
                    "a change to the structure",
                    "a lack of structure"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "a thing that is made of several parts, especially a building",
            "labels": "(British English)",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a stone/brick/wooden structure"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She used sand and rocks to build elaborate structures on the beach."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The library is a magnificent structure."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Some administrative buildings and other structures will be removed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They are planning to build a new barn and renovate existing structures."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The statue is enclosed within an outer structure of metal and glass."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Heavy wooden frames form the basic structure of the windows."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Buildings"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["basic", "simple", "complex"],
                "verb + structure": ["have", "lack", "need"],
                "structure + verb": ["be based on something"],
                "preposition": ["of a…structure", "in a/​the structure"],
                "phrases": [
                    "a change in the structure",
                    "a change to the structure",
                    "a lack of structure"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "the state of being well organized or planned with all the parts linked together; a careful plan",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Your essay needs (a) structure."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Sometimes the play was confusing and lacking in structure."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Pattern, structure and order form the basis of her art."
                },
                {
                    "text": "In terms of structure the novel has several flaws."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Children need structure in their lives."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The course gives some structure to their day."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Marks will be given for essay structure and content."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["basic", "simple", "complex"],
                "verb + structure": ["have", "lack", "need"],
                "structure + verb": ["be based on something"],
                "preposition": ["of a…structure", "in a/​the structure"],
                "phrases": [
                    "a change in the structure",
                    "a change to the structure",
                    "a lack of structure"
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/",
                "audio": "st/structure/structure__gb_2.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈstrʌktʃər/",
                "audio": "st/structure/structure__us_2.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "late Middle English (denoting the process of building): from Old French, or from Latin structura, from struere ‘to build’. The verb is rarely found before the 20th cent."
}