noun · academic

framework

UK/ˈfreɪmwɜːk/US/ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/FRAME·work

Band 6-7task2speaking

a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text used to organise and analyse information

Examples

The researchers developed a new theoretical framework for their study.

Use the framework to structure your essay's main points.

Policy decisions are often made within an existing legal framework.

Band 8 sentence

A robust conceptual framework can guide empirical research and help interpret ambiguous findings.

Collocations

  • conceptual framework
  • theoretical framework
  • legal/policy framework

Word family

frameworks noun (plural)

Common mistakes

frameframework

structureframework

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Synonyms

structure

system

Easily confused

structure

The structure of the report is clear and easy to follow.

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