1. A basic underlying system or structure that supports and organizes something more complex; a set of foundational principles and components upon which something is built
The foundational framework for the project includes core principles and essential guidelines.
A estrutura fundamental do projeto inclui princípios essenciais e diretrizes básicas.
2. In education, technology, or business: the essential base or skeleton that supports further development or implementation
We need to establish a strong foundational framework before scaling the operation.
Precisamos estabelecer uma estrutura fundamental sólida antes de expandir a operação.