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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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 Although Dunkle’s framing is backed by fresh evidence, some fuzziness persists. Mark Athitakis, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024 Some internally took issue with Dokoupil’s questioning, while others felt that most of the questions were OK, but the tone and framing went too far. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024 Instead, like so many reality series, Culinary Class Wars is about individual glory, and its political framing is merely a grabby front. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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