framework
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1 conceptual structure (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Academica set of ideas, rules, or beliefs that you use to help you make a decision or plan.
a basic conceptual structure used to solve complex issues or provide a basis for a theory or plan.
ExampleThe government is creating a new legal framework to protect the environment.
ExampleThe researchers developed a theoretical framework to explain how social media influences political opinions in young adults.
UsageOften used with 'within' or 'legal', 'theoretical', or 'regulatory'.
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2 physical support (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe main parts of a building or object that hold it together and give it its shape.
a skeletal or structural frame designed to support or enclose something.
ExampleThe steel framework of the new stadium was visible from miles away.
ExampleThe wooden framework of the house was treated with chemicals to prevent damage from insects and moisture.
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3 software development (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Computinga set of ready-made tools and code that programmers use to build apps more easily.
a reusable software environment that provides specific functionality as part of a larger software platform.
ExampleMany developers use this framework because it makes building websites much faster.
ExampleThe application was built using a modern JavaScript framework to ensure high performance and easier maintenance.
UsageCommonly used as a countable noun in technical documentation.
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4 grammar and language (n.) C1 Advanced Academic Technical Sciencea system of rules used to describe how a language works.
a structured system of principles used for the analysis and description of linguistic structures.
ExampleThe teacher explained the grammatical framework of the English tense system.
ExampleThe study adopts a functional framework to analyse how native speakers use modal verbs in formal debates.
From frame + work.