architecture

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software

   the architecture of a computer's system software

2. 2
   noun

   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

3. 3
   noun

   The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

   The architecture throughout NYC is amazing.

4. 4
   noun

   Construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship.

   Our ſoules, whoſe faculties can comprehend The wondrous Architecture of the world: And meaſure euery wandring planets courſe, Still climing after knowledge infinite, […]

5. 5
   noun

   A specific model of a microchip or CPU.

   The Intel architectures have more software written for them.

6. 6
   noun

   The structure and design of a system or product.

   2004, Prof P.C.P. Bhatt, (nptel.iitm.ac.in) Module 14: Unix Kernel Architecture The kernel runs the show, i.e. it manages all the operations in a Unix flavored environment. The kernel architecture must support the primary Unix requirements. These requirements fall in two categories namely, functions for process management and functions for file management (files include device files). Process management entails allocation of resources including CPU, memory, and offers services that processes may need. The file management in itself involves handling all the files required by processes, communication with device drives and regulating transmission of data to and from peripherals.

7. 7
   noun

   the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect

8. 8
   noun

   an architectural product or work

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō) Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ρχῐ- (ărkhĭ-) Proto-Indo-European *teḱ- Proto-Indo-European *tetḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-ō Proto-Indo-European *tétḱō Proto-Hellenic *téktōn Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn) Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitéktōn)bor. Latin architectus Proto-Indo-European *-tew-? Proto-Indo-European *-r-eh₂? Latin -tūra Latin architectūralbor. French architecturebor. English architecture Borrowed from French architecture, from Latin architectūra. Originally from architect, from Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitéktōn, “architect”, literally “arch builder, ext…