1 the parts of a building or an object that support its weight and give it shape:
built on a wooden / metal framework
2 ~ (of / for sth) a set of beliefs, ideas or rules that is used as the basis for making judgements, decisions, etc:
The report provides a framework for further research. * We are currently exploring new approaches within existing frameworks of practice and thinking.
3 the structure of a particular system:
We need to establish a legal framework for the protection of the environment. * the basic framework of society
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