framework meaning and definition

FRAMEWORK noun

Definition of framework (noun)

1. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
   • "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"
   • synonyms: model, theoretical account
2. the underlying structure
   • "providing a factual framework for future research"; "it is part of the fabric of society"
   • synonyms: fabric
3. a structure supporting or containing something