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 framing, blocking, and overall visual grammar have a condescending air, as if directors have surrendered to some insipid idea of who their audience is. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 Experts have said while informed consent is important, shifting the framing of advertisements for shots that the CDC has long recommended to focus more on the potential risks could undermine people’s willingness to get vaccinated. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025 One of Bailey’s biggest strengths as a catcher — if not his biggest strength — is pitch framing. Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025 Read deeply, look beyond headlines and short video clips, question the framing of stories, and encourage discussions about the role of media in society. Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for framing

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Mar. 2025.

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