The term "framework" refers to a supporting structure or a conceptual structure that provides guidance, organization, or a set of rules for approaching a particular task, problem, or system. This could be in various contexts, such as in technology (like software frameworks), in literature (a framework for storytelling), or in policy-making (a framework for laws and regulations).
The word "framework" originates from the Middle English word "framelike" (meaning "to make a frame") and the word "work," which derives from the Old English "weorc." It combines these meanings to convey the idea of forming a supportive structure.