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In [[Frame of reference (physics)|physics]], an observational set of coordinates tied to the motion of an observer used to establish | In [[Frame of reference (physics)|physics]], an observational set of coordinates tied to the motion of an observer used to establish physical events, possibly including a measurement apparatus; in the social sciences, the set of assumptions that are part of the cognitive response to stimuli; in [[library and information science]], as well as writing, the organizational structure of information. | ||
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In physics, an observational set of coordinates tied to the motion of an observer used to establish physical events, possibly including a measurement apparatus; in the social sciences, the set of assumptions that are part of the cognitive response to stimuli; in library and information science, as well as writing, the organizational structure of information.