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A framework is a generic term commonly referring to an essential supporting structure on which other things are built.

Framework may refer to:

Computing

Application framework, used to implement the structure of an application for an operating system
Architecture framework
Content management framework, reusable components of a content management system
CSS framework
Enterprise architecture framework
Framework (office suite), a DOS office application suite in 1984
Framework Computer, a laptop manufacturer for modular laptops
Framework-oriented design, uses existing frameworks for application design
List of rich web application frameworks
Logical framework
Multimedia framework, handles media on a computer and through a network
Software framework, a reusable set of libraries or classes for a software system or subsystem
Web framework, for development of dynamic websites, web applications, and web services

Australian Qualifications Framework, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Australia
Curriculum framework, a plan, standards or learning outcomes that define content to be learned
European Qualifications Framework, a hierarchy of educational qualifications in the European Union
Malaysian Qualifications Framework, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Malaysia
National Framework of Qualifications, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Ireland
Schools Interoperability Framework, a data sharing specification for academic institutions

Framework agreement
Framework decision, a legislative act of the European Union
Legal framework, a form of legal doctrine
Local development framework, a spatial planning strategy
Logical framework approach, a management tool used in international development projects
National Service Framework, policies by the National Health Service of the United Kingdom

Conceptual framework, a set of theories that serve as the guiding principles of research
Cultural framework, traditions, value systems, myths, and symbols that are common in a society
Framework (building), a proposed building in Portland, Oregon
Framework interpretation (Genesis), an interpretation of the first chapter of Genesis
Framework region, a region in the variable domain of a protein
Media engagement framework, a construct to understand social media marketing-based audiences