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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Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Neuhauser argues that the framework will help women across party lines come together who would otherwise turn their backs if the organization stood in one lane.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2025
For Ahluwalia, such a framework could include establishing a binding agreement with a clear roadmap of reforms in consultation with governmental, business and civil society stakeholders.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Changes to the regulatory framework and fleet incentives further challenged the business, Barra also said.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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