framing
UK: ˈfreɪmɪŋ | US: ˈfreɪmɪŋ
n. the act of constructing or shaping something, often with a deliberate structure or perspective
n. (photography/film) the arrangement of visual elements within a shot
n. (communication) the way an issue or idea is presented to influence perception
The word "framing" derives from the Old English "framian" (to profit, benefit), later influenced by the Middle Dutch "framen" (to construct). The root "frame" evolved to mean "a structure" or "to shape," while the suffix "-ing" turns verbs into nouns indicating action or result. The modern sense reflects both physical construction (e.g., a picture frame) and abstract shaping (e.g., framing an argument).
The framing of the house was completed in just two weeks.
Good framing in photography draws attention to the subject.
Politicians often use clever framing to sway public opinion.
The artist focused on the framing of each scene in her film.
His argument suffered from biased framing of the facts.