nounUpper-intermediate

framework

US

/ˈfreɪm.wɝːk/

UK

/ˈfreɪm.wɜːk/

Meaning

A basic structure of ideas, rules, or parts that helps organize or guide something.

विचारों, नियमों या हिस्सों का एक बुनियादी ढाँचा, जो किसी चीज़ को व्यवस्थित करने या दिशा देने में मदद करता है।

Examples

“The school introduced a new framework for assessing student progress.”

framework for + noun/gerundUsed for an organized system that guides a process.

“We need a clear framework to compare the different proposals.”

a framework to + verbUsed when a structure guides a decision or activity.

“Their framework-based approach helped the team organize a complex project.”

framework-based + nounAdjective form describing something built around a framework.

Useful patterns

a framework for + noun/gerunda framework to + verbwithin a frameworkdevelop or establish a frameworkthe framework of a system

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framework-based(adjective)

Common collocations

legal frameworkpolicy frameworkconceptual frameworkregulatory frameworkframework for learningdevelop a frameworkestablish a framework

Common mistakes

Not natural: The company created framework for reviewing applications.

Better: The company created a framework for reviewing applications.

Framework is a countable noun, so it usually needs an article such as 'a' when referring to one framework.

Framework countable noun है। एक framework की बात करते समय आमतौर पर उसके पहले 'a' लगाते हैं।

Not natural: We need a framework of evaluating the options.

Better: We need a framework for evaluating the options.

Use 'framework for' to introduce the activity the framework is meant to guide.

जिस काम को framework दिशा देता है, उसे बताने के लिए आमतौर पर 'framework for' कहते हैं।

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Learner tip

A framework gives a basic structure or guiding system; it usually does not provide every detailed step.

Framework किसी काम का बुनियादी ढाँचा या दिशा देने वाला system होता है; इसमें आमतौर पर हर छोटा step नहीं दिया जाता।

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A city creates a set of principles to guide how new housing is planned. What could this set of principles be called?

एक शहर नए घरों की planning के लिए कुछ guiding principles बनाता है। इन principles के पूरे ढाँचे को क्या कह सकते हैं?