| architecture | |
| 1. n. The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated. | |
| The architecture throughout NYC is amazing. | |
| Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness". | |
| 2. n. The profession of an architect. | |
| 3. n. Any particular style of building design. | |
| 4. n. Construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship. | |
| 5. n. A unifying structure. | |
| 6. n. (computing) A specific model of a microchip or CPU. | |
| The Intel architectures have more software written for them. | |
| 7. n. The structure and design of a system or product. | |
| The architecture of the company's billing system is designed to support its business goals. | |
