framework

[ freym-wurk ]

noun

1. a basic structure, plan, or system, as of concepts, values, customs, or rules: The empire foundered, leaving its people in anarchy and lawlessness, as the framework of their society and culture collapsed around them.

   The bill, if passed, will provide a legal framework for privacy and data protection.

   The empire foundered, leaving its people in anarchy and lawlessness, as the framework of their society and culture collapsed around them.

2. a skeletal structure designed to support or enclose something.
3. a frame or structure composed of parts fitted and joined together.
4. the construction of frames.
5. work done in, on, or with a frame.

framework

/ ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk /

noun

1. a structural plan or basis of a project
2. a structure or frame supporting or containing something
3. frames collectively
4. work such as embroidery or weaving done in or on a frame

Other Words From

• un·der·frame·work noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of framework¹

First recorded in 1635–45; frame + work

Example Sentences

In 2017, his magazine, American Renaissance, under an anonymous byline, ran an article titled “What Does it Mean for Whites if Climate Change is Real?” which asked, “Are we preparing for agricultural disruption in some areas and new opportunities in others? Do we have the legal framework to deal with ‘climate refugees’?”

From Salon

The court ruled this part of the act was incompatible with human rights' legislation and the Windsor Framework.

From BBC

It is talking to government with a view to persuading it to make changes to the framework of the legislation in order to avoid what it has called "unintended consequences".

From BBC

The coroner who examined Mrs Pollitt's death highlighted the lack of a national framework covering PAs' training, supervision and competency assessment.

From BBC

A new pay framework for chief executives will be published in April, which will "clamp down" on poor performance while rewarding success.

From BBC

Related Words

• groundwork
• plan
• scheme
• structure