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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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
There were signs of hope last year, when Starbucks and the union announced a framework and held their first bargaining session last April.
—Bryce Covert, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
Applicants complete a short screening process, and once accepted, gain access to Prestige’s AI business framework, live weekly mentorship calls, and a private network of creators and founders.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Joris Oldenziel, executive director, International Accord told Sourcing Journal that consideration of the potential expansion of the complaints mechanism had already been built into the framework two years prior.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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