framing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun formulation of the plans and important details
   
   • the framing of judicial decrees
2. noun a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
   frame.
   
   • the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention
   • the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held
3. verb enclose in or as if in a frame
   frame; frame in; border.
   
   • frame a picture
4. verb enclose in a frame, as of a picture
   frame.
   
5. verb take or catch as if in a snare or trap
   entrap; ensnare; frame; set up.
   
   • I was set up!
   • The innocent man was framed by the police
6. verb formulate in a particular style or language
   put; redact; frame; couch; cast.
   
   • I wouldn't put it that way
   • She cast her request in very polite language
7. verb make up plans or basic details for
   draw up; frame; compose.
   
   • frame a policy
8. verb construct by fitting or uniting parts together
   frame up; frame.
   

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