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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Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Under this framework, receiving benefits such as SNAP, routine Medicaid, WIC, or housing vouchers generally does not count against applicants.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Earle advocated for the High Seas Treaty, a legal framework for protecting biodiversity in international waters, and continues to call for global efforts to protect oceans.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Motion Picture Association sent a notice to Meta, ordering it to stop using the MPA‘s PG-13 movie rating to describe Instagram‘s framework for new teen settings in the app.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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