A framework is a generic term commonly referring to an essential supporting structure which other things are built on top of. Framework may refer to:

Computing

Application framework In computer programming, an application framework consists of a software framework used by software developers to implement the standard structure of application software. Application frameworks became popular with the rise of graphical user int ...

, used to implement the structure of an application for an operating system *

Architecture framework The ISO/ IEC/IEEE 42010 Conceptual Model of Architecture Description defines the term architecture framework within systems engineering and software development as: "An architecture framework establishes a common practice for creating, interpre ...

Content management framework Content management systems (CMS) are used to organize and facilitate collaborative content creation. Many of them are built on top of separate content management frameworks. The list is limited to notable services. Open source software :''Th ...

, reusable components of a content management system *

CSS framework A CSS framework is a library allowing for easier, more standards-compliant web design using the Cascading Style Sheets language. Most of these frameworks contain at least a grid (graphic design), grid. More functional frameworks also come with mor ...

Enterprise architecture framework An enterprise architecture framework (EA framework) defines how to create and use an enterprise architecture. An architecture framework provides principles and practices for creating and using the architecture description of a system. It struct ...

Framework (office suite) Framework, launched in 1984, was an office suite to run on the (x86) IBM PC and compatibles with the MS-DOS operating system. Unlike other integrated products, Framework was not created as "plug-in" modules with a similar look and feel, but as a ...

, a DOS office application suite in 1984 *

Framework Computer Framework Computer Inc, commonly referred to as Framework, is an American laptop manufacturer. The company positions itself as a proponent of the electronics right to repair movement, and their laptops are designed to be easy to disassemble, ...

, a laptop manufacturer for modular laptops * Framework-oriented design, uses existing frameworks for application design *

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Logical framework In logic, a logical framework provides a means to define (or present) a logic as a signature in a higher-order type theory in such a way that provability of a formula in the original logic reduces to a type inhabitation problem in the framework typ ...

Multimedia framework A multimedia framework is a software framework that handles media on a computer and through a network. A good multimedia framework offers an intuitive API and a modular architecture to easily add support for new audio, video and container formats ...

, handles media on a computer and through a network *

Software framework In computer programming, a software framework is an abstraction in which software, providing generic functionality, can be selectively changed by additional user-written code, thus providing application-specific software. It provides a standard ...

, a reusable set of libraries or classes for a software system or subsystem *

Web framework A web framework (WF) or web application framework (WAF) is a software framework that is designed to support the development of web applications including web services, web resources, and web APIs. Web frameworks provide a standard way to build and ...

, for development of dynamic websites, web applications, and web services

Education

Australian Qualifications Framework The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) specifies the standards for educational qualifications in Australia. It is administered nationally by the Australian Government's Department of Industry, with oversight from the States and Territo ...

, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Australia *

Curriculum framework A curriculum framework is an organized plan or set of standards or learning outcomes that defines the content to be learned in terms of clear, definable standards of what the student should know and be able to do. A curriculum framework is part of ...

, a plan, standards or learning outcomes that define content to be learned *

European Qualifications Framework The European Qualifications Framework (EQF) acts as a translation device to make national qualifications more readable across Europe, promoting workers' and learners' mobility between countries and facilitating their lifelong learning. The EQF a ...

, a hierarchy of educational qualifications in the European Union *

Malaysian Qualifications Framework The Malaysian Qualifications Framework ( ms, Kerangka Kelayakan Malaysia) or the MQF is a unified system of post secondary qualifications offered on a national basis in Malaysia. It is administered by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), a s ...

, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Malaysia *

National Framework of Qualifications The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a system used to describe levels of educational qualifications in Ireland. Responsibility for maintaining and developing the framework lies with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Launched ...

, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Ireland *

Schools Interoperability Framework The Schools Interoperability Framework, Systems Interoperability Framework (UK), or SIF, is a data-sharing open specification for academic institutions from kindergarten through workforce. This specification is being used primarily in the United S ...

, a data sharing specification for academic institutions

Government and law

Framework agreement In the context of negotiations, a framework agreement is an agreement between two parties that recognizes that the parties have not come to a final agreement on all matters relevant to the relationship between them, but have come to agreement on en ...

Framework decision A framework decision was a kind of legislative act of the European Union used exclusively within the EU's competences in police and judicial co-operation in criminal justice matters. Framework decisions were similar to directives in that they r ...

, a legislative act of the European Union *

Legal framework A legal doctrine is a framework, set of rules, procedural steps, or test, often established through precedent in the common law, through which judgments can be determined in a given legal case. A doctrine comes about when a judge makes a ruling ...

, a form of legal doctrine *

Local development framework A local development framework is the spatial planning strategy introduced in England and Wales by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and given detail in Planning Policy Statements 12. In most parts of the two countries, maintaining th ...

, a spatial planning strategy *

Logical framework approach The Logical Framework Approach (LFA) is a methodology mainly used for designing, monitoring, and evaluating international development projects. Variations of this tool are known as Goal Oriented Project Planning (GOPP) or Objectives Oriented Proje ...

, a management tool used in international development projects *

National Service Framework A National Service Framework (NSF) was any of several policies set by the National Health Service (NHS) in England to define standards of care for major medical issues such as cancer, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, d ...

, policies by the National Health Service of the United Kingdom

Music

The Framework The Framework was a new-wave inspired indie-rock band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in late 2006. In January 2007, the band's song "She Thinks I'm Famous" was a finalist in the Radiostar Songwriting Contest sponsored by Mix 99.9. Shortly after ...

, Canadian indie-rock band *

Frameworks (band) Frameworks are an American post-hardcore band from Gainesville, Florida that formed in 2011. The band released its debut album, ''Loom'', thorough Topshelf Records in 2014 before signing to Deathwish Inc. for its second studio album, ''Smother'' ...

, American post-hardcore band *''Frameworks'', 2015 album by

Samuel Seo Samuel Seo (; born May 3, 1991) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Born in Seoul, he spent his youth living in his home country, as well as Japan, the United States, and Canada. An aspiring pianist, Seo's exposure ...

* "Framework", 2013 song by The Story So Far from ''

What You Don't See ''What You Don't See'' is the second studio album by American pop punk band The Story So Far. Background The Story So Far signed to Pure Noise in March 2010. The band released their debut album in June 2011. The band supported We Are the Union and ...

Other uses

Conceptual framework A conceptual framework is an analytical tool with several variations and contexts. It can be applied in different categories of work where an overall picture is needed. It is used to make conceptual distinctions and organize ideas. Strong conceptu ...

, a set of theories that serve as the guiding principles of research *

Cultural framework Cultural framework is a term used in social science to explain traditions, value systems, myths and symbols that are common in a given society. A given society may have multiple cultural frameworks (for example, United States society has different ...

, traditions, value systems, myths, and symbols that are common in a society * Framework (building), a proposed building in Portland, Oregon *

Framework interpretation (Genesis) :''This article focuses on the views of certain Christian commentators and theologians. For a more general account of the topic of Genesis chapter 1, see Genesis creation narrative.'' The framework interpretation (also known as the literary framew ...

, an interpretation of the first chapter of Genesis *

Framework region In molecular biology, a framework region is a subdivision of the variable region (Fab) of the antibody. The variable region is composed of seven amino acid regions, four of which are framework regions and three of which are hypervariable regions. ...

, a region in the variable domain of a protein * Media engagement framework, a construct to understand social media marketing-based audiences *

, a company to provide a sustainable and repairable laptop

Computing

Education

Government and law

Music

Other uses

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