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rebuilding

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈbɪɫdɪŋ// UK //ɹɪbˈɪldɪŋ// re·build·ing

n. the process of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed. It can also mean making a system or organization stronger and better than before.

n. the act or process of constructing something again, typically following significant damage or destruction; metaphorically, the restoration or improvement of an abstract entity like a relationship or economy.


SIMPLE

The rebuilding of the bridge took two years.

CONTEXTUAL

After the hurricane, the community focused on the rebuilding of local schools and hospitals to restore a sense of normalcy.

COMPLEX

The post-war era was defined by the massive rebuilding of urban infrastructure and the simultaneous restructuring of the nation's political institutions to prevent future conflict.

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Usage

Often functions as a gerund-noun; frequently followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the object being restored.

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