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framing

The correct spelling is framing.

How to pronounce framing

verb

IPA: /ˈfɹeɪmɪŋ/

Say it like: Fra-min-g

The correct spelling is framing. To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust. For example: "Once we finish framing the house, we'll hang tin on the roof."

Usage Examples

Once we finish framing the house, we'll hang tin on the roof.

The director frames the fishing scene very well.

How would you frame your accomplishments?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
  2. 2.To construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
  3. 3.To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
  4. 4.Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.
  5. 5.Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.

noun

  1. 1.The placing of a picture, etc. in a frame.
  2. 2.The placing of something in context.
  3. 3.Framework

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