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framework

noun

ˈfrām-ˌwərk

Definition of framework

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the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form you've got the framework of the story and just need to fill in the details

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Recent Examples of framework Incorporating the copper nitrate trihydrate and potassium hydroxide allowed the team to engineer a highly porous carbon framework that effectively encapsulated the synthetic dye chemicals in wastewater. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Discharge, suspension, demotion, and reductions in pay or hours are among the actions that can fall within that framework. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The frameworks’ safety guardrails were bypassed by describing the operation as an authorized penetration test. — Taylor Morgan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 References to LangGraph, a framework for building multistep workflows, jumped 679%, while mentions of LlamaIndex, which helps connect AI applications to data, rose 291%, according to Draup’s analysis. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for framework

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Firefighters, Red Cross personnel and security forces were being deployed to inspect damaged structures and assist affected communities.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Doing so, claims the personal knowledge that disciplinary training and structures like the vita elide and offers a bridge to more fully understand the grief and loss the families in the cowboy suit tragedy experienced.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

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The architecture uses electronic switches and control systems to change how battery cells are connected during operation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
For a dose of Balinese culture, Uluwatu Temple—one of the island’s most iconic for its clifftop architecture, sunset vistas and nightly kecak fire dance spectacle—is some 30-45 minutes by car.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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