[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

framework \frame"work`\, n.
   1. the work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or
      constructional part of anything; as, the framework of
      society.
      1913 webster

            a staunch and solid piece of framework. --milton.
      1913 webster

   2. work done in, or by means of, a frame or loom.
      1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

framework
     n 1: a simplified description of a complex entity or process;
          "the computer program was based on a model of the
          circulatory and respiratory systems" syn: model, theoretical
          account
     2: the underlying structure; "restoring the framework of the
        bombed building"; "it is part of the fabric of society"
        syn: fabric
     3: a structure supporting or containing something syn: frame,
         framing
see also:
model theoretical account fabric frame framing 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

60 moby thesaurus words for "framework":
   anschauung, angle, angle of vision, basis, cadre, case, casement,
   casing, chassis, configuration, contour, delineation, doorframe,
   eye, fabric, features, figuration, figure, footing, frame,
   frame of reference, framing, gestalt, lattice, latticework, light,
   lineaments, lines, main features, mental outlook, outline, outlook,
   picture frame, place, point of view, position, profile,
   reference system, regard, relief, respect, sash, shapes, shell,
   side, sight, silhouette, situation, skeleton, slant, stand,
   standpoint, structure, system, tournure, universe, view, viewpoint,
   window case, window frame

[4] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

framework
     
        in object-oriented systems, a set of classes that embodies
        an abstract design for solutions to a number of related
        problems.
     
        1995-01-30
     
     
see also:
object-oriented class 

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