Meanings
edification (The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually)
construction, building
Examples
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Die Erbauung des Doms dauerte vier Jahre.Construction of the cathedral lasted four years.
Viele Jahre sind für die Erbauung des Turmes vergangen.Many years have been spent in building the tower.