framework

noun

frame·​work ˈfrām-ˌwərk How to pronounce framework (audio)
Synonyms of framework
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.
2
: frame of reference
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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The bill would establish a framework for crypto, divide oversight between the Securities Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, set registration requirements and strengthen anti-money-laundering protections. — Tanaya MacHeel,talia Kaplan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a comprehensive framework affirming the rights of Indigenous populations worldwide. — USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The most effective design systems give teams a clear framework for how the brand should speak, respond and behave across every experience and channel. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 This formed the framework for the staff’s attention to detail. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for framework

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of framework was in 1578

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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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framework

noun
frame·​work ˈfrām-ˌwərk How to pronounce framework (audio)
: a basic supporting part or structure
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