framework
Translation
framework, structure, system, scaffolding
Examples
The steel framework supports the building.
The steel framework supports the building.
We need a legal framework for this project.
We need a legal framework for this project.
Grammar Patterns
((a framework for sth.)) a system of rules or ideas for sth. They established a framework for negotiations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: structure, system, foundation, schema
Etymology
A compound word from 'frame' (a structure) and 'work' (something made or done). Literally, the work that creates a frame.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'work' that goes into making a 'frame'. It's the underlying structure for a building, a plan, or a system.