framework
/ˈfreɪmˌwɜːr.kəm/Definitions
1. noun
A set of rules, guidelines, or procedures used as a basis for decision-making or action.
“The company’s new framework for sustainable practices helped reduce its environmental impact.”
2. noun
A basic structure or system that supports or encloses something.
“The framework of the old house was damaged in the storm, leaving it vulnerable to collapse.”
3. noun
A system or set of systems that provide a basis for the development of something.
“The framework for the new software was designed to be flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.”
4. verb
To provide a basis or framework for something.
“The new policy will help to frame the company’s approach to innovation.”