1.1A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
‘the theoretical framework of political sociology’
‘Because it is so concise, the text is strongly structured by conceptual frameworks that do not get lost in detail.’
‘Often, this research is badly designed and lacks theoretical or conceptual frameworks.’
‘Individuals were left more isolated, without the political frameworks through which to understand their problems, or to point towards solutions.’
‘It is the self-reflective move to think upon our own conceptual frameworks and how they shape our own textual production.’
‘Its main purpose seems to lie in providing a basic framework for the actual story to come.’
‘Perhaps healthcare workers should be taught to keep some basic frameworks in mind to enable them to be more sensitive to power in all its manifestations.’
‘Britain and France sought to maximize their interests by economic and political frameworks designed to serve their advantage.’
‘As a result, people do not think about how to craft or tailor systems and frameworks to suit the unique needs of Taiwan and its people.’
‘Likewise, almost all use theoretical frameworks from other areas, rather than the sociology of religion.’
‘In addition, it provides a general theoretical framework for those phenomena.’
‘To date they have participated in developing the basic conceptual framework for the plan.’
‘A conceptual framework is established that realizes the integration of both perspectives.’
‘First of all, the author provides no theoretical framework for his study.’
‘The agreement provides a legal framework for co-operation based on equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit.’
‘In addition, establishing a legal framework for action is not going to be sufficient.’
‘The analysis begins in the second section by outlining the framework used in measuring productivity.’
‘However, some remained optimistic that an international framework for cooperation on lunar exploration could be developed.’
‘The framework for this analysis was structured around existing research on patient treatment matching.’
‘The range of analytical tools, techniques, approaches, and frameworks available to support strategic assessment is very large.’
‘Language structures thought patterns and frameworks of knowledge.’