noun · academic
framework
UK/ˈfreɪmwɜːk/US/ˈfreɪmˌwɜrk/FRAME·work
a set of ideas, rules, or beliefs from which something is developed or judged
Examples
“In my literature review I used a theoretical framework to compare different studies.”
“The policy framework sets out objectives and methods to tackle unemployment.”
“When answering Task 2 questions, you can use a framework to organise your paragraphs.”
Band 8 sentence
“To evaluate different approaches to urban planning I adopted a conceptual framework that combined social and economic indicators.”
Collocations
- conceptual framework
- legal framework
- provide a framework
Word family
Common mistakes
use 'frame' instead of 'framework'→framework
Say it for a higher band
5structure→6system→7+framework
Synonyms
structure
scheme
Easily confused
structure
“The structure of the argument was clearly presented in the introduction.”
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