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construing

The correct spelling is construing.

How to pronounce construing

verb

IPA: /kənˈstɹuːɪŋ/

Say it like: Con-str-uin-g

The correct spelling is construing. To interpret or explain the meaning of something. For example: "The world must construe according to its wits; this court must construe according to the law."

Usage Examples

The world must construe according to its wits; this court must construe according to the law.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To interpret or explain the meaning of something.
  2. 2.(grammar) To analyze the grammatical structure of a clause or sentence; to parse.
  3. 3.(grammar) To admit of grammatical analysis.
  4. 4.To translate.
  5. 5.To infer.

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