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Framing: meaning, definitions and examples

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framing

 

[ ˈfreɪmɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

The act of formulating a concept or plan.

Synonyms

designing, formulation, structuring

Examples of usage

  • The framing of the new policy took months of discussions.
  • The framing of the project was crucial for its success.
Context #2 | Noun

photography

The technique of drawing attention to the subject of a photograph by surrounding it with other visual elements.

Synonyms

arrangement, composition, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The framing of the picture focused on the main character.
  • She used creative framing to enhance the composition of her photos.
Context #3 | Verb

deception

Manipulating a situation or information in a way that deceives or distorts the truth.

Synonyms

fabricate, incriminate, set-up

Examples of usage

  • The suspect was framing his colleague for the crime.
  • She felt framed by the false accusations.

Translations

Translations of the word "framing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enquadramento

🇮🇳 फ्रेमिंग

🇩🇪 Rahmen

🇮🇩 pembingkaian

🇺🇦 обрамлення

🇵🇱 ramowanie

🇯🇵 フレーミング

🇫🇷 encadrement

🇪🇸 encuadre

🇹🇷 çerçeveleme

🇰🇷 틀 짜기

🇸🇦 إطار

🇨🇿 rámování

🇸🇰 rámovanie

🇨🇳 框架

🇸🇮 okvirjanje

🇮🇸 rammi

🇰🇿 жақтау

🇬🇪 ჩარჩო

🇦🇿 çərçivə

🇲🇽 encuadre

Etymology

The word 'framing' originated from the Old English word 'framian', meaning 'to be useful, profitable'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of constructing or structuring concepts, plans, and visual elements. The term has been used in various fields such as construction, photography, and psychology, reflecting its versatility and adaptability in different contexts.

See also: framework, mainframe.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,701 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.