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

Netanyahu – while framing the ceasefire as "an opportunity to make a historic peace agreement with Lebanon" – also made clear that he was making few concessions on the ground.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

For investors, the framing that applies here is the one used for cybersecurity a decade ago, when the proliferation of connected devices made security spending nondiscretionary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The price of aluminum, which is used for window framing, roofing and cladding, is rising, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In his framing, any confirmation becomes a betrayal, and any reporting sabotage.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Her avatar’s dark hair was styled in a pageboy cut, perfectly framing her gorgeous face.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline