framing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the wooden or metal structure that supports a building or object.
the internal supporting structure or framework of a building, vehicle, or object.
Simple“The workers finished the steel framing of the new house before the rain started.”
In context“The architect insisted on timber framing for the extension to ensure it remained consistent with the original seventeenth-century construction.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of putting a border around a picture or photograph.
the process or style of fitting a decorative or protective border around a visual work.
Simple“Professional framing can be very expensive, but it makes the artwork look much better.”
In context“The gallery chose a minimalist style of framing to ensure that the ornate details of the painting remained the primary focus for viewers.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
the way you describe a situation to make people see it in a certain way.
the conceptual act of presenting information in a specific context to influence how it is interpreted or evaluated.
Simple“The politician's framing of the tax cut as a 'gift to families' helped it become popular.”
In context“The media's framing of the environmental crisis shifted from a distant scientific concern to an immediate economic threat over the last decade.”
UsageOften used in political or psychological contexts to describe how a narrative is shaped.
Teacher's tipThis is a common term in media studies and politics; it suggests that the 'frame' determines what the audience notices and what they ignore.
Synonyms
“Using the march as the linking framing device feels too neat, but it also gives Badawy a heart-tugging, romcom-style ending.”