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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Given the context provided and the framing given to me for this question, the answer is clearly no. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025 By the end of the session, the SCORE Act advanced on a straight, party-line vote, undermining Bilirakis’ framing of the legislation’s support. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025 Crudo noted how each shot and framing was a subtle indication of the characters’ emotional states, with specific appreciation for the scene when George Bailey comes home a broken man. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 July 2025 But others in the political realm have been steadfast in their support of Gunn’s framing of the character. Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 12 July 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 Aug. 2025.

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