Word
reconstruct
Phoneticsre·con·struct, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹikənˈstɹəkt/
UK/ɹˌiːkənstɹˈʌkt/
Definitions
01to rebuild
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
v. to build or assemble something again, typically after it has been damaged, destroyed, or dismantled.
“The city worked for years to reconstruct the historic bridge after the flood.”
“Following the earthquake, the government allocated significant funds to reconstruct the damaged infrastructure using modern seismic-resistant materials.”
02to piece together an event
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to use information or evidence to figure out exactly how something happened in the past.
v. to form a picture or model of a past event by assembling and analyzing available evidence.
“Police are trying to reconstruct the accident to see who was at fault.”
“Forensic experts spent weeks trying to reconstruct the final moments of the flight by analyzing data from the black box recorders.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a physical structure or a sequence of events.
Real-World Examples
“Together, these efforts could help astronomers reconstruct the family tree of little red dots and determine how these mysterious early universe sources develop over cosmic time.” “Reconstructing the transition from a world populated almost entirely by microbes to one filled with plants, animals, and fungi could also help scientists understand whether complex life might develop elsewhere in the universe.” “Scientists must compare known fossils, determine how individual bones connected, and reconstruct missing portions using evidence from related animals.” “Reconstructing the diversity of life in a particular place and time can be difficult for paleontologists.” Etymology
From re- + construct.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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