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
Recent Examples on the Web Regardless of the framing of the clip, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni can be seen ushering Biden back to the larger group of leaders to meet the skydivers together and pose for a photograph. Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 June 2024 The collective’s requests for full autonomy over wall text and framing of their works as well as the museum’s institutional divestment from Israel and donors that benefit from Israel could not be met, the museum said. Marc Tracy, New York Times, 6 June 2024 The exhibition includes new works, such as paintings with unique custom framing, treasure boxes, furniture, portraits, and special pieces. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2024 That framing came in large part thanks to Charlize Theron’s Furiosa, a brusque but compassionate hero drawn in the tradition of Ellen Ripley and Sarah Connor. Aja Romano, Vox, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for framing 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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