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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Unfortunately, this is an erroneous framing of niche. Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The issue, however, is far from one-sided, and Musk’s framing may help further his own interests due to his ties to Trump. Will Knight, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Leopoldo Parada, associate professor in tax law and co-director at the Centre for Business Law and Practice at the University of Leeds, takes issue with the inclusion and framing of TJN’s haven score indicators such as lowest available corporate income tax. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024 This framing stops the conversation switching from considering nature financing as a specific need to examining how to finance the reduction of pressures on nature via mainstream business models. Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 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 25 Nov. 2024.

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