frameworks (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfreɪmwɜːrks/

Definition

Basic structures or systems that provide a foundation for building, organizing, or analyzing something complex.

Examples

• The new legal frameworks aim to protect consumer data across all digital platforms.

• We need to establish clear theoretical frameworks to guide our research methodology.

• The construction crew finished the wooden frameworks for the house before the winter storms arrived.

Synonyms of frameworks

Words with a similar meaning to frameworks:

• base
• structure
• system
• scaffolding

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