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contractors


Meanings
  • noun

    A person or organization that enters into a contract for the construction of a building, infrastructure, or other project.

    - "The contractor for this project is expected to finish the construction by next month."
    - "We hired a reputable contractor for our home renovation."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with contractors
constructor , instructor , conjurer
Variants
List of all variants of contractors that leads to same result
contractor , contractors
Etymology
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The word 'contractor' comes from the Latin word 'contractus', which means 'drawn together' or 'compacted'. This refers to the act of entering into a formal agreement.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the largest construction project in history is the Great Wall of China, which required the labor of over one million contractors?

  2. Contractors are required to have liability insurance to protect against potential damages or accidents on the job site.


Related Concepts
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  1. subcontractor: A person or organization that is hired by a contractor to perform a specific part of the project.

  2. contract: A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.


Culture
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Contractors play a crucial role in various industries such as construction, engineering, and technology. They are responsible for bringing projects to life, from the initial planning stages to the final execution.

How to Memorize "contractors"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person or organization signing a contract and taking on the responsibility of completing a project.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'contractor' with the idea of bringing projects to life through formal agreements.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-O-N-T-R-A-C-T-O-R' to remember that it stands for 'Construction Organizer Taking Responsibility And Completing Tasks'.


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