Define the word framework"Framework" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"
Framework \Frame"work`\, n.
1. The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or
constructional part of anything; as, the framework of
society.
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A staunch and solid piece of framework. --Milton.
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2. Work done in, or by means of, a frame or loom.
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"framework" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"
framework
n 1: a simplified description of a complex entity or process;
"the computer program was based on a model of the
circulatory and respiratory systems" [syn: model, theoretical account]
2: the underlying structure; "restoring the framework of the
bombed building"; "it is part of the fabric of society"
[syn: fabric]
3: a structure supporting or containing something [syn: frame,
framing]
"framework" moby-thes "Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0"
60 Moby Thesaurus words for "framework":
Anschauung, angle, angle of vision, basis, cadre, case, casement,
casing, chassis, configuration, contour, delineation, doorframe,
eye, fabric, features, figuration, figure, footing, frame,
frame of reference, framing, gestalt, lattice, latticework, light,
lineaments, lines, main features, mental outlook, outline, outlook,
picture frame, place, point of view, position, profile,
reference system, regard, relief, respect, sash, shapes, shell,
side, sight, silhouette, situation, skeleton, slant, stand,
standpoint, structure, system, tournure, universe, view, viewpoint,
window case, window frame
"framework" foldoc "The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)"
framework
In object-oriented systems, a set of classes that embodies
an abstract design for solutions to a number of related
problems.
(1995-01-30)
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