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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Under this framework, a cell’s identity is determined by which of its tens of thousands of genes are turned on, something that can be represented by the sequences of RNA molecules (copies of active DNA regions) present in the cell.
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Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Here, the SpaceX CEO is referring to the Kardashev scale, a framework developed by Soviet astronomer Nikolai Kardashev in the 60s.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The main framework for space governance, the Outer Space Treaty, was formulated in 1967 during a Cold War era in which there were just a few state actors active in space, minimal space traffic and no private endeavors.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The output is positioned as fully evaluated, auditable transactions categorized into regular hours, overtime tiers, premiums, and exceptions aligned with the applicable framework for each worker.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Here, the SpaceX CEO is referring to the Kardashev scale, a framework developed by Soviet astronomer Nikolai Kardashev in the 60s.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The main framework for space governance, the Outer Space Treaty, was formulated in 1967 during a Cold War era in which there were just a few state actors active in space, minimal space traffic and no private endeavors.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The output is positioned as fully evaluated, auditable transactions categorized into regular hours, overtime tiers, premiums, and exceptions aligned with the applicable framework for each worker.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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