framework
Supporting skeletal structure
A framework is a basic structure that supports or contains something else.
In construction, it's the skeletal structure—beams and joints—before walls go up.
The word extends to conceptual structures: a legal framework, a theoretical framework, a framework for understanding.
In software, a framework is a platform providing reusable code and conventions that developers build applications on top of: a web development framework.
The core idea is always scaffolding that shapes what's built within it.
Governing framework of thought
- theoryExplanatory set of principles
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
- schemaOrganized representational structure
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
principles · abstraction · philosophy · epistemology · ontology · heuristics · axioms · tenets
Internal supportive framework
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
- girderMain structural support beam
beam · armature · lattice · grid · meshwork · subframe · chassis · shell
Detailed technical drawing
- planDetailed proposal for achieving
- outlineSummary of key elements
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
specification · roadmap · scheme · design · layout · draft · diagram · sketch
Underlying support structure
- bedrockSolid stone underground
- cornerstoneFoundational building block
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- basisUnderlying support or principle
base · footing · underpinning · platform · substrate · keystone · pillar · core
Adopted principle of action
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- governanceHow authority is exercised
guidelines · standards · protocol · rules · statute · directive · mandate · charter
paradigm
Governing framework of thought
- theoryExplanatory set of principles
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
- schemaOrganized representational structure
methodology · principles · abstraction · philosophy · epistemology · ontology · heuristics · axioms · tenets · construct
skeleton
Internal supportive framework
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
girder · beam · armature · lattice · grid · meshwork · subframe · chassis · shell · casing
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
- planDetailed proposal for achieving
- outlineSummary of key elements
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
guideline · specification · roadmap · scheme · design · layout · draft · diagram · sketch · schematic
foundation
Underlying support structure
- bedrockSolid stone underground
- cornerstoneFoundational building block
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
basis · base · footing · underpinning · platform · substrate · keystone · pillar · core · backbone
policy
Adopted principle of action
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- complianceAdhering to requirements
governance · guidelines · standards · protocol · rules · statute · directive · mandate · charter · ordinance
library
Book collection or building
toolkit · codebase · middleware · plugin · component · interface · architecture · stack · runtime · dependency
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- fundamentalsbasics, fundamentals, essentials, foundation, ABCs
- planningplan, planned, planners, to-do lists, calendars
- ruleslaw, rule, guideline, bylaw, standard
- formshape, structure, format, configuration, pattern
- architectural metalworksteel beams, wrought iron, structural steel, handrails, cast iron
frameworkdetails
Specific pieces of information
specifics · content · substance · particulars · flesh
frameworkdismantlement
Act of taking apart
destruction · demolition · collapse · disassembly · deconstruction
frameworkchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disorder · formlessness · disorganization · randomness · anarchy
- legal frameworkStructure of governing laws