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

Framing a gift as an inheritance would, I believe, even that score.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Framing it as a personal choice ignores how aggressively it is marketed, particularly to young men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"Framing the target as an intention, rather than a commitment, reduces the risk of the deal later breaking down," Shivaan Tandon of Capital Economics said in a note on Friday.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Framing a return from that wing also proved pivotal in the second set.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

Decisions and Framing Questions Judy is thirty-three, unmarried, and quite assertive.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos