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dem-uh-LISHUN/ˌdeməˈlɪʃn/

Demolition is knocking down a building or structure: scheduled demolition, demolition work. Demolish (already in the dictionary) is the verb; renovation keeps the shell; construction sits opposite. A wrecking timetable next door still needs a fire plan for the sitting.

Meaning

The act of knocking down a building or other structure.

Examples

• “Demolition of the hall still needs a fire plan for the sitting next door.”
• “Demolish is already in this course. Destruction is wider. Refurbishment keeps more of the building. Dust and exits are conditions. A sitting is a timed event. Minute the plan; then the skip.”

Good to know

Knocking a building down. Verb: demolish (already in the dictionary). Contrast: renovation. Next-door wrecking still needs a fire plan.

Near in meaning

destruction

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