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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William Jones, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Hospitals must ensure robotic technologies enhance—not replace—human expertise, bolstered by robust ethical frameworks and clear accountability measures.
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With the right framework, organizations can build cultures where people not only feel respected but also know how to respect others in meaningful, personalized ways.
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William Jones, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement As the head of a legal organization that advocates for immigrants, I’m cursed with a front-row view of the framework that threatens to erode our democracy.
—Kica Matos, Time, 2 May 2025
Hospitals must ensure robotic technologies enhance—not replace—human expertise, bolstered by robust ethical frameworks and clear accountability measures.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
With the right framework, organizations can build cultures where people not only feel respected but also know how to respect others in meaningful, personalized ways.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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