framing

[ frey-ming ]
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noun
  1. the act, process, or manner of constructing anything.

  2. the act of providing with a frame.

  1. a frame or a system of frames; framework.

Origin of framing

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at frame, -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for framing

framing

/ (ˈfreɪmɪŋ) /


noun
  1. a frame, framework, or system of frames

  2. the way in which something is framed

  1. 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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