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monument

/ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɑnjəmənt/

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noun

A structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.

Examples :

"There is a monument on the town green to the soldiers who died in World War I."

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noun

An important site owned by the community as a whole.

Examples :

"The town square, a monument to the community's history, was used for weekly farmer's markets. "

culture architecture history toeic

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noun

An exceptional or proud achievement.

Examples :

"Winning the science fair was a monument to her hard work and dedication. "

achievement culture history toeic

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An important burial vault or tomb.

Examples :

"The ancient monument housed the remains of the important family leader. "

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noun

A legal document.

Examples :

"The will was a monument establishing the inheritance for the children. "

law property toeic

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noun

A surveying reference point marked by a permanently fixed marker (a survey monument).

Examples :

"The surveyor used the monument to accurately determine the location of the new school building. "

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noun

A pile of stones left by a prospector to claim ownership of ore etc. found in a mine.

Examples :

"The prospector left a small monument of rocks to mark the spot where he found the valuable ore. "

geology property sign toeic

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verb

To mark or memorialize with a monument.

Examples :

"The town council decided to monument the site of the old schoolhouse to remember its history. "

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