framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk 
1
a
: a basic conceptional structure (as of ideas)
the framework of the U.S. Constitution
These influences threaten the very framework of our society.
b
: a skeletal, openwork, or structural frame
An iron framework surrounds the sculpture.
3
: the larger branches of a tree that determine its shape
Examples of framework in a Sentence
These influences threaten the very framework of our society.
The book provides a general framework for understanding modern politics.
He questions the study's theoretical framework.
An iron framework surrounds the sculpture.
The panels are attached to the building's steel framework.
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Additionally, while the software framework has already been validated on current industrial robots, its deployment in more sensitive fields like medicine is currently bottlenecked by hardware limitations.
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
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—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
How Power Surges Damage Appliances and Electronics Understanding how power surges can damage your electronics provides a basic framework for planning preventive measures to minimize the risk in your home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Chinese developers have moved faster—EHang received the world’s first eVTOL type certificate from Chinese regulators in 2023—but under a regulatory framework that Western airlines and aviation authorities don’t treat as equivalent.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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