framing

[frey-ming]

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.

framing

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of framing¹

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

Example Sentences

At Frame Chicago, a custom-design framing workshop, you don’t just see art — you taste it.

From Salon

As another senior party figure observes, Labour's "framing of cutting the Tories out is the right one".

From BBC

He avoided visiting his property before framing began, too depressed by the empty space where home had been since 2006.

From Los Angeles Times

Every few months, volunteers would come two weeks at a time from Connecticut, Hawaii, Michigan and Washington to assist with the framing, siding and painting.

From Los Angeles Times

She eventually began to film the conversations, framing each one as a "date" and uploading it to YouTube.

From BBC