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
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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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Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The memorandum of understanding not only cancels the one-day strike, but also creates a framework for UMMAP 6730 and U-M Health's negotiating teams to reach a tentative agreement within the next two weeks.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The Trump team is looking to staff the department with leaders who will develop a framework for regulating self-driving vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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