building block
noun
: a unit of construction or composition
especially
: something essential on which a larger entity is based
Examples of building block in a Sentence
historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies
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Sanders was one of the most prolific and accurate passers in the nation last season and would be another building block for a unit that doesn’t have much going on outside of Brock Bowers.
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David Ubben, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The role sort is one of the building blocks of Tactical Capacity that together accelerate executive onboarding and the development of high-performing teams.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Lead a healthy life A healthy lifestyle—one that includes balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and daily exercise—is a key building block for well-being, says Hopkins.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
The new chip would use that material as a building block.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
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David Ubben, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The role sort is one of the building blocks of Tactical Capacity that together accelerate executive onboarding and the development of high-performing teams.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Lead a healthy life A healthy lifestyle—one that includes balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and daily exercise—is a key building block for well-being, says Hopkins.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
The new chip would use that material as a building block.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for building block
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/building%20block. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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