engineeringframework

noun
UK /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ ˈfreɪm.wɜːk/
US /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ ˈfreɪm.wɝːk/

A set of tools and rules that people use to build and test machines or software.

The team used an engineering framework to design the new robot quickly.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A basic structure of ideas used to plan and solve engineering problems.

The bridge was built on a strong engineering framework.

3. A collection of reusable code that helps programmers build software.

She added the engineering framework to her project to save time.

4. A set of standards that guides how engineers work together.

The company follows a strict engineering framework for safety.