architectures

noun

plural of architecture
as in frameworks
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern sensibility

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Recent Examples of architectures Open systems support integration The collaboration relies on open-system architectures that allow different technologies to work together. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Design architectures that can introduce emerging compute resources without rebuilding the enterprise around them. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architectures
  1. frameworks
  2. structures
  3. infrastructures
Noun
  • What if, by anticipating the regulatory frameworks by a few years, companies could also unlock more business-minded features?
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Human employees operate within legal, ethical and organizational accountability frameworks.
    — Kazuhiro Gomi, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of frameworks
Noun
  • For the regional stage, meaning the cancer has spread to nearby structures or lymph nodes, the 5-year relative survival rate is 40%.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Vibrations merge into rhythm The experimental material combines elastic structures, sensors, electronics and actuators.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of structures
Noun
  • In their effort to recall a variety of pieces and themes while foregrounding the public infrastructures that enabled their exhibition, Armani and Siegel demur from much evaluation.
    — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The city of about 250,000 people has been rattled by a series of drone strikes that hit oil and power infrastructures.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of infrastructures

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