framework
US /ˈfreɪmˌwɝk/
Definition
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The new policy sets a clear framework for handling customer complaints.
Synonyms
- structurea thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
- infrastructurethe basic structure or features of a system or organization
- skeletonsomething reduced to its minimal form
Collocations
- Easy wooden frameworkdescribing wooden framework (made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood)
- Medium regulatory framework compliancedescribing regulatory framework compliance (restricting according to rules or principles)
- Hard theoretical framework for researchdescribing theoretical framework for research (concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations)
- Very Hard institutional governance frameworkdescribing institutional governance framework (relating to or constituting or involving an institution)
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