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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.
administer
Verb
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If you administer a test, program etc., you organize and supervise it.
The school administers IELTS and TOEFL tests for students who need to take them.
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If a medical person administers drugs they put the drugs into the person or animal.
Sometimes, nurses administer the drug to the wrong patient.
account
Noun
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An account is an arrangement with a bank or other company to do business.
I opened a bank account when I moved into town.
The internet company cancelled my e-mail account.
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The records of the money that is paid or received. (often plural)
The accounts show that your bill has already been paid.
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A description of events
The account that he gave didn't match the story that was in the newspaper.
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If you take something into account, you think about it when you decide something.
Effective leaders have to take account of everyone's feelings.
account
Verb
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If mathx/math accounts for mathy/math, it explains why mathy/math happens or exists.
Oh, she was sick. Well, that accounts for her poor test score.
for
Preposition
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shows that something belongs to something else, or has a specific function
This cake is for you.
This is a net for catching fish.
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For is used to show the reason for something
He was angry, for he had never been called such terrible names before.
for
Subordinator
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For introduces a clause with a subject and a to-infinitive
It's not good for you to be too relaxed.
technical
Adjective
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Technical problems, writing, or skills, are related to special knowledge that most people don't have.
Doctors use a lot of technical vocabulary. I wish they would explain things more easily.
Our computers had some kind of technical problem, so we had to call somebody to come and fix it.
A prima ballerina must have great technical knowledge of dance movement.
assistance
Noun
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If you give someone or something assistance, you give help or support.
The company may also provide financial assistance to single mothers.
activity
Noun
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When a person or animal has activity, it is active or lively.
The sleeping dog did not show much activity.
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When you have a function to do, you have an activity.
The child has many after-school activities.
She participates in women's rights activities.