Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

build-to-order

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.91 in modern English

Syllables: build--to-order
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to a public housing system whereby flats are built according to demand.

adj

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: build-to-order.; custom built

Example Sentences

"2007, Jose Hong, The Straits Times (Singapore), Smart showers to be fitted in 10,000 BTO flats from next year, 10 Oct (online). The installation of smart shower systems in 10,000 new Build-To-Order (BTO) Housing Board flats will begin early next year, national water agency PUB said yesterday."
"Firstly, at that time MBT said that it was built because they based on projection of demands and not based on the build-to-order process."
"A build-to-order flat is the cheapest public housing type in Singapore, but entails a long waiting time, as its name suggests."
"2017, Cara Wong, The Straits Times (Singapore), BTO first, propose later: Young couples don’t regret applying for flat first, 4 June (online). With an average wait of three to four years for the completing of a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat – often the most affordable option for young couples – planning far ahead has long been the norm."

Inflected Forms

BTO (alternative)

Phrases

to order

Frequently Paired Words

BTO to order

Questions

What does build-to-order mean?: Of or relating to a public housing system whereby flats are built according to demand.

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