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framing

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɹeɪmɪŋ// UK //fɹˈeɪmɪŋ// fram·ing

n. the way you present information or an idea to influence how people think about it. It is like choosing a specific frame for a picture to highlight certain parts.

n. the strategic presentation of information to influence audience perception and interpretation. Often involves highlighting specific aspects of a situation while omitting others to shape a particular narrative.


SIMPLE

The politician used clever framing to make the tax look like a gift.

CONTEXTUAL

The media's framing of the protest as a riot changed how the public viewed the activists' demands.

COMPLEX

Sociologists argue that the framing of climate change as an immediate security threat, rather than a distant environmental concern, significantly increases public support for aggressive policy intervention.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the context of communication, politics, or psychology to describe how a message is structured.

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