framework
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system of rules, beliefs or ideas used as the basis for something
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Mary is working on an analytical framework to help people design and evaluate training courses.
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model
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simple description useful for discussing ideas
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The writer uses a Marxist model as the basis for his discussion of the economy.
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notion
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belief, idea
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She doesn't agree with the notion that boys and girls should be taught separately.
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perception
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belief, opinion, held by many people
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The novel had a powerful impact on people's perception of the war.
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stance
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way of thinking, often publicly stated
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The government has made their stance on the boycott issue clear.
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viewpoint
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opinion, way of looking at an issue
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The article provides a different viewpoint on this difficult topic.
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