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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That framing reflected a historical reality. Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 The issue here, contrary to the Administration’s framing, is not that these individuals had previously evaded accountability for allegedly criminal activity. Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025 His framing above average went from plus-1 to minus-8. Sam Blum, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 The framing already presupposes anthropocentrism. Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2025.

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