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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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The chip’s hybrid design—photonic cores working alongside traditional electronic control and memory systems—means it can be programmed using standard machine learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
The meeting in Thune’s office came after days of hard-line House lawmakers hammering away at the Senate’s budget resolution, which was meant to be a compromise between the contrasting frameworks each chamber adopted earlier this year.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Some practical frameworks and strategies enable leaders to maintain stability, foster engagement, and position their teams for success even when the economic outlook appears bleak.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
CEOs must champion adaptive frameworks that allow businesses to quickly pivot in response to emerging risks.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Understanding the intricacies of different regulations allows consultants to develop tailored risk management frameworks that reduce complexity while strengthening financial resilience.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The event included representatives from the MEGA initiative (Mobilizing an Earth Governance Alliance)— a growing coalition working to strengthen existing environmental governance structures and champion new institutional frameworks.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
As such, international frameworks and agreements could facilitate information sharing, standardize security protocols and establish rapid response mechanisms in the event of a cable breach.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
The meeting in Thune’s office came after days of hard-line House lawmakers hammering away at the Senate’s budget resolution, which was meant to be a compromise between the contrasting frameworks each chamber adopted earlier this year.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Some practical frameworks and strategies enable leaders to maintain stability, foster engagement, and position their teams for success even when the economic outlook appears bleak.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
CEOs must champion adaptive frameworks that allow businesses to quickly pivot in response to emerging risks.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Understanding the intricacies of different regulations allows consultants to develop tailored risk management frameworks that reduce complexity while strengthening financial resilience.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The event included representatives from the MEGA initiative (Mobilizing an Earth Governance Alliance)— a growing coalition working to strengthen existing environmental governance structures and champion new institutional frameworks.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
As such, international frameworks and agreements could facilitate information sharing, standardize security protocols and establish rapid response mechanisms in the event of a cable breach.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Frameworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frameworks. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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