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adaptation
Noun
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An adaptation is a change to fit a different situation or the result of that change, especially when a story goes from book to TV or movie.
The new film adaptation of the classic book Little Women is quite wonderful.
He is also disabled and requires special adaptations to his home.
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Adaptation is the process of changing to fit a different situation.
These products undergo a constant process of change and adaptation.
policy
Noun
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A policy is an official rule or idea that explain how to act in certain situations.
The college policy is that teachers may not have any sexual relationship with students.
The government is suggesting a significant change in economic policy.
In at least one case there was a deliberate policy decision not to involve the police.
The policy at the movie theater said we should turn on phones off and be quiet, during the movie.
framework
Noun
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A framework is basic ideas and organisation that you can build an argument, a book, a society, etc. around.
The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive framework for practical and theoretical study in Art and Design.
The purpose of a system of budgeting is to provide a reasoned framework for the financial decisions of a future period.
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A framework is the structural supports that a building, vehicle, etc. is built around.
Very large iron and steel beams provide the framework for the building’s central section.