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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European leaders began work on Sunday on their own framework for peace.
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Organizations must invest in robust governance frameworks, ethical AI policies and continuous model fine-tuning to mitigate these risks.
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Tariffs are considered by many economists a political cudgel — sometimes used in a trade war — and not an efficient framework for international trade.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
One that requires Europeans to carry their own weight, investing more in their own defense and deterrence capabilities, not apart from NATO but within its well-functioning framework.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
Security and compliance risks arise when ACIs interact with sensitive data or execute critical tasks.
Organizations must invest in robust governance frameworks, ethical AI policies and continuous model fine-tuning to mitigate these risks.
—Navdeep Singh Gill, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Tariffs are considered by many economists a political cudgel — sometimes used in a trade war — and not an efficient framework for international trade.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
One that requires Europeans to carry their own weight, investing more in their own defense and deterrence capabilities, not apart from NATO but within its well-functioning framework.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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framework
noun
frame·work
ˈfrām-ˌwərk
: a basic supporting part or structure
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