constructions

noun

Definition of constructionsnext
plural of construction
1
as in structures
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested

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as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?

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  1. explanations
  2. interpretations
  3. illustrations
Noun
  • Post-hoc methods like Shap and LIME, though well-used, have challenges in efficacy, particularly because of the quality of explanations and the influence of perturbation on the final explanations.
    Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The method is highly dependent on what algorithm is used to derive the explanations.
    Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • The popular debit cards that Medicare Advantage plans give older adults as a perk for signing up may be cutting off their access to some public assistance because of conflicting interpretations on what counts as income.
    Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Visitors will find braille instructional text, tactile maps, and American Sign Language interpretations of media.
    Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • The line-up boasts extraordinary stories, compelling characters, fascinating facts, incredible illustrations and useful advice.
    The Week Junior, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024
  • This year’s rollout includes new colorful bottle wrap illustrations done by artists Frank Morrison and Hebru Brantley.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of illustrations
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