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Framework

Verb / ˈfreɪˌmwɜ:k / Another word for framework — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Synonyms & similar words

theoreticalaccount fabric model structure skeleton foundation outline plan scheme system frame grid architecture configuration format order arrangement composition design blueprint model template pattern

Synonyms by register

Formal

structure system organization architecture

Informal

setup plan scheme basis

Literary

scaffolding skeleton edifice

Antonyms

disorder chaos disorganization anarchy randomness disarray

Common collocations

  • framework for
  • conceptual framework
  • framework agreement
  • software framework
  • legal framework
  • framework of
  • framework for development
  • framework for analysis

Word family

noun framework
verb frame
adjective frameworked

Usage note

Often used in academic or technical contexts to refer to a basic structure or system. Be mindful of its abstract nature; it's not typically used for physical objects unless referring to their underlying support structure.

Example sentences

  1. The framework of a story includes the beginning, middle, and end.
  2. The framework of a house is built before the walls.
  3. The framework of a computer program is like a skeleton.
  4. The framework for a successful business includes a good product and marketing strategy.
  5. The framework for organizing a closet is to sort by type of clothing.

Quotes

  • A framework is not a straitjacket. It is a guide to help you create something that is properly structured and easy to maintain.
  • The framework of the world is the human body.
  • The framework of a successful career is formed by a connection between individual talent, passion, values, and opportunities.

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