noun
plural -tures
[count] the way that something is built, arranged, or organized
the way that a group of people are organized
[count] :something (such as a house, tower, bridge, etc.) that is built by putting parts together and that usually stands on its own
[noncount] :the quality of something that is carefully planned, organized, and controlled
verb
-tures; -tured; -turing
[+ obj] :to arrange or organize (something) in a particular way
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