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n.
  1. A structure for supporting or enclosing something else, especially a skeletal support used as the basis for something being constructed.
  2. An external work platform; a scaffold.
  3. A fundamental structure, as for a written work.
  4. A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality.

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(1) See application framework and enterprise framework.

(2) (FrameWork) One of the first integrated software packages for PCs that included a programming language. It was developed by Ashton-Tate, later acquired by Borland.

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Integrated computer software developed by Ashton-Tate that combines a spreadsheet, a data base manager, a word processor, a graphics program, and communications.

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The skeletal metal portion of a removable partial denture around which and to which the remaining units are attached.

Architecture: framework
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An assemblage of structural elements or members fitted together to form a structure, as a multistory building, a rigid-frame shed, or a truss.

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A framework is a basic conceptual structure used to solve or address complex issues. This very broad definition has allowed the term to be used as a buzzword, especially in a software context.

Framework can also refer to mechanical structures, such as scaffolding.

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Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements, windows item

Main article: IFRS

The IASB's Framework for IFRS.

Conceptual framework

Main article: Conceptual framework

A conceptual framework is used in research to outline possible courses of action or to present a preferred and reliable approach to an idea or thought.

Software framework

Main article: Software framework

A software framework is a re-usable design for a software system (or subsystem). A software framework may include support programs, code libraries, a scripting language, or other software to help develop and glue together the different components of a software project. Various parts of the framework may be exposed through an API.

Design framework

In engineering, architecture, drafting, publishing and web design a logical environment used to frame elements in a precise fashion. Failure of elements to conform in the framework is catastrophic.

A Framework is a semi completed application.

Management

It is a basic conceptual structure to allow homogenous handling of different business objects. I.e. business units (BU). It also increases Management discipline. It pre-defines common deliverables to and from each Business Object. A framework is a well defined tactic to, with simplicity, master the complex environment of an organization. [1]

Scaffolding

Scaffolding is a temporary framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.

Scaffolding in Software Testing called writing stubs and drivers in integration testing.

Literature

Main articles: Frame story and Framing device

The word framework is sometimes used to refer to the literary technique of the frame story or framing device.

Office suite

Main article: Framework (office suite)

Framework, launched in 1984, was the first office suite to run on the original IBM PC under the MS-DOS operating system.

Buzzword

The word framework is used as a buzzword, in a variety of contexts. For example, the Java collections framework is not a software framework, but a library.

References

  1. ^ Salvador, José (2009). MBA CookBook.

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Translations: Framework
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Dansk (Danish)
n. - skelet, struktur, disposition

Nederlands (Dutch)
plan, geraamte, opbouw (figuurlijk), assenstelsel, gezichtspunt, grote vormbepalende takken van een boom, kader

Français (French)
n. - structure, (fig) cadre, base

Deutsch (German)
n. - Gerüst, Fachwerk, Rahmen

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - πλαίσιο, σκελετός, δομή, οργάνωση, βασικός τύπος ή σύστημα

Italiano (Italian)
struttura, progetto, intelaiatura, cornice, ambito

Português (Portuguese)
n. - estrutura (f)

Русский (Russian)
скелет, общая схема, рамки, основа

Español (Spanish)
n. - plan, proyecto, marco, armazón, estructura

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - stomme (äv. bildl.)

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
构架, 骨架, 构造, 组织, 机构

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 構架, 骨架, 構造, 組織, 機構

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 틀 구조, 뼈대

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 枠組み, 骨組み, 構成, 組織, 構造

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) إطار , نطاق‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮מסגרת, שלד, מערכת יסודית‬

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