framing

/ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
noun
  1. The way something is presented or expressed to influence how people think about it.
    • Her framing of the problem as an opportunity helped the team stay positive.
    • Political candidates often use careful framing to appeal to voters.
    • The framing of the news story made the event seem more dramatic than it was.
  2. The process of putting a picture, photograph, or other object into a frame.
    • Proper framing can protect a valuable photograph for many years.
    • He learned the art of framing from his grandfather, who owned a frame shop.
    • The framing of the painting took longer than expected because of the delicate glass.
  3. The structure that supports a building, vehicle, or other object.
    • The carpenter checked the framing to make sure it was level and square.
    • The framing of the house was completed before the winter snow arrived.
    • Steel framing is often used in large commercial buildings for extra strength.
adjective
  1. Relating to or used for putting something into a frame.
    • He took a framing class to learn how to mount his artwork.
    • The framing nails were too long for the thin picture frame.
    • She bought a framing hammer for her woodworking projects.
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