Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frame-of-reference
noun
/freɪm əv ˈrɛfərəns/
Definition
A system of concepts or ideas used to understand and interpret information.
Examples
- The scientist’s frame-of-reference affects how she interprets her data.
- Understanding different frames-of-reference can enhance communication between cultures.
- He struggles to see things from a different frame-of-reference.
Meaning
It refers to the context or background that influences how one perceives and understands events or situations.
Synonyms
- perspective
- context
- viewpoint
