The difference between Building and Edifice
When used as nouns, building means the act or process by which something is built, whereas edifice means a building.
check bellow for the other definitions of Building and Edifice
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Building as a noun (uncountable):
The act or process by which something is built; construction.
Examples:
"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."
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Building as a noun (countable):
A closed structure with walls and a roof.
Examples:
"My sister lives in that apartment building."
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Building as a verb:
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Edifice as a noun:
A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one
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Edifice as a noun:
An abstract structure; a school of thought.