framing

American  

[frey-ming] / ˈfreɪ mɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, process, or manner of constructing anything.

2. the act of providing with a frame.

3. a frame or a system of frames; framework.

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framing British  

/ ˈfreɪmɪŋ /

noun

1. a frame, framework, or system of frames

2. the way in which something is framed

3. adjustment of the longitudinal position of the film in a projector gate to secure proper vertical positioning of the picture on the screen

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Etymology

Origin of framing

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at frame, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The updates included more advanced photo editing capabilities, amplifying existing Apple features and making it possible to spatially adjust photos in myriad ways, altering the framing in addition to deleting unwanted people or background objects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Before long, he was strong enough to break the springs that raised the door and crack the stucco framing it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Cobolli could not serve the fourth set out at 5-4 up and blew his first set point in the tie-break by framing a simple forehand volley, but recovered to force a decider.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I asked Bores what he thought of it, and he said the premise was flawed, saying it’s the framing desired by the groups that want to sink his candidacy.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“It doesn’t look big enough for fifteen people,” I said, looking at the framing.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys