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noun

ˈfrā-miŋ How to pronounce framing (audio)
Definition of framingnext
as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments

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framing

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verb

present participle of frame
1
as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials framed a unique coffee table from an old, discarded chest of drawers

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as in negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care a composer framing the structure of a song

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as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form you'll need to frame your argument well if you're going to win the debate

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as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance framed a schedule for the project

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as in bordering
to serve as a border for trees framed the walkway

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The Pixel 9 features a glossy rear panel and matte aluminum framing, whereas the Pixel 9 Pro has a matte finish to the rear glass with a more polished aluminum frame. —Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024 Read: Dad is on the ballot The governor’s framing is important. —Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024 In the united States, binaries are a convenient framing in political warfare. —Jason Parham, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024 Indeed, there seems to be a bipartisan consensus in Washington that China must now be treated as a major adversary, with a growing contingent of analysts arguing for a cold war framing. —Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for framing 

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