structure

Definitions of structure
  1. noun
    the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations
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    arrangement, organisation, système
    an organized structure for arranging or classifying
    forme
    a perceptual structure
    classification, système de classification
    a system for classifying things
    axes de coordonnées
    a system that uses coordinates to establish position
    design
    an arrangement scheme
    distribution
    (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
    mosaïque
    a pattern resembling a mosaic
    calendrier
    a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
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    connaissance, savoir
    the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
  2. noun
    the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts
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    bâti
    the underlying structure
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    composition, constitution
    the way in which someone or something is composed
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