English Explanatory Dictionary

framework

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A support structure comprising joined parts or conglomerated particles and intervening open spaces of similar or larger size.
  2. The arrangement of support beams that represent a building's general shape and size.
  3. The larger branches of a tree that determine its shape.
  4. A basic conceptual structure.
  5. A reusable piece of code (and, sometimes, other utilities) providing a standard environment within which an application can be implemented.
  6. An established and structured system of rules and principles used for analyzing and describing the structure of a language.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-framework.wav /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ en-us-framework.ogg /ˈfɹæɪm.wɜːk/

Word forms

framework frameworks

Etymology

From frame + work.

Synonyms

ossature

Derived words

extraframework framework agreement framework directive framework knitter framework law framework silicate institutional framework interframework intraframework metaframework metal-organic framework microframework multiframework reference framework regulatory framework underframework viewpoints framework

Translations

Italian: inquadramento Portuguese: enquadramento Portuguese: regime Russian: парадигма
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