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architects

[ ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt ]

Noun

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design buildings

Architects are professionals trained in the art and science of designing buildings. They are responsible for creating functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing structures that meet the needs of their clients. Architects work closely with clients, engineers, and contractors to bring their vision to life.

Synonyms

builder, designer, planner.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
designer	Used for individuals who create plans for various things, including buildings, interiors, and landscapes. Designers can work in a broader range of areas beyond just architecture, like fashion or graphic design. The interior designer selected the furniture and color scheme for the office She is a renowned designer in the fashion industry
planner	This term typically refers to someone who is involved in the planning of land use, urban development, and environmental impact. Planners ensure that the development is sustainable and fits within local regulations. The city planner proposed a new park for the downtown area They worked with a planner to develop the community center
builder	This word refers to the person or company that constructs buildings based on architects' plans. Builders are more involved in the hands-on construction work. The builder ensured that the house was completed on time They hired a reliable builder to renovate their kitchen

Word

Description / Examples

designer

Used for individuals who create plans for various things, including buildings, interiors, and landscapes. Designers can work in a broader range of areas beyond just architecture, like fashion or graphic design.

The interior designer selected the furniture and color scheme for the office
She is a renowned designer in the fashion industry

planner

This term typically refers to someone who is involved in the planning of land use, urban development, and environmental impact. Planners ensure that the development is sustainable and fits within local regulations.

The city planner proposed a new park for the downtown area
They worked with a planner to develop the community center

builder

This word refers to the person or company that constructs buildings based on architects' plans. Builders are more involved in the hands-on construction work.

The builder ensured that the house was completed on time
They hired a reliable builder to renovate their kitchen

Examples of usage

Many famous architects have left their mark on the world with iconic buildings.
The architect carefully considered the needs of the client when designing the new office space.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

software development

In software development, an architect is responsible for designing and structuring the software system. They create the overall architecture of the system, defining how different components will interact and work together. Software architects often have a deep understanding of programming languages and system design principles.

Synonyms

software designer, software engineer, system architect.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
architects	Use this term when referring to professionals who design buildings and other physical structures. The architects created a stunning design for the new museum. Several architects collaborated on the city hall project.
software designer	Use this term for a professional who focuses on designing the user interface, user experience, and the look and feel of software applications. As a software designer, she spends a lot of time sketching user interfaces. The software designer came up with a new layout for the app.
system architect	Use this term for a professional who designs and organizes the overarching structure of a system, including hardware, software, and networking components. The system architect planned the infrastructure for the new network. She was hired as a system architect to overhaul the company's IT systems.
software engineer	Refer to this term for someone who applies engineering principles to the development, maintenance, and testing of software. The software engineer fixed the bugs in the code. He works as a software engineer, developing new features for the platform.

Examples of usage

The software architect designed a scalable and efficient system for the new application.
An experienced software architect can anticipate potential challenges and design solutions accordingly.

Translations

Translations of the word "architects" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arquitetos

🇮🇳 वास्तुकारों

🇩🇪 Architekten

🇮🇩 arsitek

🇺🇦 архітектори

🇵🇱 architekci

🇯🇵 建築家 (けんちくか)

🇫🇷 architectes

🇪🇸 arquitectos

🇹🇷 mimarlar

🇰🇷 건축가들 (geonchukgadeul)

🇸🇦 المهندسين المعماريين

🇨🇿 architekti

🇸🇰 architekti

🇨🇳 建筑师 (jiànzhù shī)

🇸🇮 arhitekti

🇮🇸 arkitektar

🇰🇿 сәулетшілер

🇬🇪 არქიტექტორები

🇦🇿 memarlar

🇲🇽 arquitectos

Etymology

The word 'architect' comes from the Latin word 'architectus', which is derived from the Greek words 'arkhi' (chief) and 'tekton' (builder). The role of an architect has evolved over centuries, from designing ancient temples and monuments to shaping modern skylines. Today, architects play a crucial role in creating sustainable and innovative structures that define our built environment.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,993 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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