Framework and Means

Framework

Framework noun - The arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form.

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Means and framework are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Means" instead a noun "Framework".

Nearby Words: frame, framing

Means noun - How a result is obtained or an end is achieved.

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Framework and means are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Framework" instead a noun "Means".

Nearby Words: mean, meaning

similar	similar framework	similar means
common	common framework	common means
legal	legal framework	legal means
new	new framework	new means
Other adjectives: psychological, conventional, military, scientific.

Being able to use the framework of the movie means that there is more focus on characterization, and this is done very well.

Source: Fanfic Recs / X-Men
The Forward Observation Pods are several independant units suspended over a canyon by means of an electrified framework.

Source: Franchise / Alien vs. Predator
This means while the events shown follow the same general framework (same setup, same ending), there are also noticeable differences — compare Tooru's Dragoon Cavalier form in the anime to the design in the light novel◊ for example.

Source: Light Novel / Coffin Princess Chaika

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