Definitions
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the division of a business responsible for building and maintaining the physical plant
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Examples
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That discovery led to a surprise inspection by the building department, during which more than 60 life-safety and code violations were discovered.
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