architecture architecture /ˈɑːrkəˌtɛktʃɝ/

noun

1. () An architectural product or work  ( architecture )
   an architectural product or work
    The architecture of the cathedral was breathtakingly beautiful.
   The architecture of the cathedral was breathtakingly beautiful.
   
   
2. () The profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect  ( architecture )
   the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect
    The architecture of the new building was inspired by modernist designs
   The architecture of the new building was inspired by modernist designs
   
3. () (rhythm) the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings  ( architecture )
   (rhythm) the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
    Architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use
   architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use
   
4. (computing) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software  ( architecture , computer architecture )
   (computing) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software
    The architecture of a computer's system software
   the architecture of a computer's system software