framework
/ˈfreɪm.wɜːk/(noun)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A basic conceptual structure used to solve or address complex issues; a supporting structural frame.
Key Academic Collocations
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frameworkframeworks
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
structuremodelscaffoldingarchitectureschema
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Establishing a robust legal framework is vital before allowing the commercial deployment of autonomous aerial drones."
"The study examines socioeconomic mobility within the theoretical framework of social capital theory."
"The chart details the institutional framework governing international maritime environmental treaties."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Phrases like 'within a rigorous regulatory framework' elevate the sophistication of public policy essays.