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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Policymakers who want to avoid freedom-limiting measures in boosting fertility rates must develop a framework that affirms both individual autonomy and the societal value of family life.
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In recent years, various legislative frameworks have emerged globally to strengthen sustainability reporting and human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD).
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Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
For these 10 members of Rolling Stone Culture Council, staying cool under pressure is all about developing rituals, habits and mental frameworks that create clarity when everything else feels chaotic.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025
Policymakers who want to avoid freedom-limiting measures in boosting fertility rates must develop a framework that affirms both individual autonomy and the societal value of family life.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
In recent years, various legislative frameworks have emerged globally to strengthen sustainability reporting and human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD).
—Céline Van De Loo, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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