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tentative framework

[/ˈtɛntətɪv ˈfreɪmwɜrk/]
nounpl: tentative frameworks
estrutura provisória
1. A preliminary or experimental structural plan or system that is subject to change or modification
The committee presented a tentative framework for the new policy before gathering stakeholder feedback.
O comitê apresentou uma estrutura provisória para a nova política antes de coletar feedback dos interessados.
2. A basic outline or skeleton structure used as a starting point for further development
We established a tentative framework to guide our research methodology.
Estabelecemos uma estrutura provisória para orientar nossa metodologia de pesquisa.
Synonyms
preliminary frameworkprovisional frameworkdraft frameworkworking frameworkskeleton framework
Antonyms
final frameworkdefinitive frameworkfixed frameworkpermanent structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura provisória
Most commonly used in formal and academic contexts
General Brazilian
marco preliminar
Alternative used in project management and planning contexts
Portugal
estrutura provisória
Standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
quadro provisório
Alternative form more common in administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

work in progress
rough draft
ballpark figure
sketch out a plan
on the drawing board
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