framing

noun

fram·​ing ˈfrā-miŋ How to pronounce framing (audio)

Examples of framing in a Sentence

the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments
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The focus should be on iterative problem-solving, framing, verifying, refining, and deciding. Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 While the post's framing suggested some disapproval, the woman's identity was not revealed—she was filmed only from behind—leaving the debate centered on behavior rather than a fellow Bad Bunny fan. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 Narváez, 26, has done an excellent job behind the plate with his pitch framing, blocking and game-calling. Jim Bowden, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 The sympathetic framing, however, doesn’t really exaggerate Scorsese’s place in our culture. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for framing

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of framing was in 1703

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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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