B2–C1 · FRM · XTHFRM001

A more useful way to frame [X] is as [Y], rather than [Z]

A reusable frame from “Problem framing and reframing”. Define the problem before solving it, expose hidden assumptions, and choose a more useful frame.

EN · EnglishA more useful way to frame [X] is as [Y], rather than [Z].
DE · GermanHilfreicher ist es, [X] als [Y] statt als [Z] zu betrachten.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Полезнее рассматривать миграцию как снижение риска, а не как техническое переписывание.

    EN · English

     A more useful way to  frame the migration  is as a risk-reduction exercise, rather than a technical rewrite.

    DE · German

    Hilfreicher  ist  es,  die Migration als Maßnahme zur Risikoreduzierung statt als technische Neuentwicklung zu  betrachten.

  2. RU · Translation

    Полезнее рассматривать обсуждение как выбор компромиссов, а не как поиск идеального варианта.

    EN · English

     A more useful way to  frame the discussion  is as a choice of trade-offs, rather than a search for a perfect option.

    DE · German

    Hilfreicher  ist  es,  die Diskussion als Wahl zwischen Zielkonflikten statt als Suche nach der perfekten Option zu  betrachten.

Reasoning move · Frame

Frame

What it does

Replace an unhelpful description with a frame that makes the next reasoning step clearer.

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  1. The constraint we should design around is [X], not [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set · related logic
  2. Before we solve [X], we need to decide what counts as [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. If we define the problem as [X], we will optimise for [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. The question changes once we distinguish [X] from [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set

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