SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
framework
noun
A supporting structure or organized set of ideas used to guide understanding or action.
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Supporting structure
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Usage distinction
Return to topAn outline organizes material; a model represents how something works. Both can serve as a framework.
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See framework in use
The outline provided a framework for arranging the essay's evidence.
A neighborhood repair club used a simple framework to organize its reopening: prepare the room, train the helpers, and then invite visitors.
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