framing
framing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, framing is hyphenated as:
Definitions offraming
- To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
- To construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
- To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
- Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.
Example: "Once we finish framing the house, we'll hang tin on the roof."
- Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
- To position visually within a fixed boundary.
Example: "The director frames the fishing scene very well."
- To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
Example: "How would you frame your accomplishments?"
- Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person. See frameup.
Example: "The gun had obviously been placed in her car in an effort to frame her."
- To wash ore with the aid of a frame.
- To move.
- To proceed; to go.
- To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
- To strengthen; refresh; support.
- To execute; perform.
Example: "All have sworn him an oath that they should frame his will on earth."
- To cause; to bring about; to produce.
- To profit; avail.
- To fit; accord.
- To succeed in doing or trying to do something; manage.
- The placing of a picture, etc. in a frame.
- The placing of something in context.
- Framework
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