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Princeton's WordNet

  1. shaping, definingnoun

    any process serving to define the shape of something

  2. formation, shapingadjective

    the act of fabricating something in a particular shape

  3. formative, shaping, plasticadjective

    forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

    "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"

Wiktionary

  1. shapingnoun

    A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning.

  2. shapingnoun

    The action of the verb to shape.

ChatGPT

  1. shaping

    Shaping is a behavioral technique or psychological method used to gradually change or mold someone's behavior, skills or responses in a desired direction by reinforcing successive approximations towards a final target behavior. The process involves establishing small steps to help a person reach a more complex behavior. It is commonly used in teaching and therapy settings like positive reinforcement training with animals, personal development, speech therapy, and in the treatment of mental health disorders.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Shaping

    of Shape

Editors Contribution

  1. shapingverb

    Verb form of the word shape.

    Shaping metal is called metalwork.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 23, 2020  

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  1. pashing

  2. phasing

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shaping in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shaping in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of shaping in a Sentence

  1. Antony Blinken:

    Our strategy is rooted in the recognition that Sub-Saharan Africa is a major geopolitical force -- one that shaped our past, is shaping our present, and will shape our future.

  2. James Allen:

    Mind is the Master--power that molds and makes, and Man is Mind, and ever more he takes the Tool of Thought, and shaping what he wills, brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills--He thinks in secret and it comes to pass; Environment is but his looking-glass.

  3. Jennifer Dorian:

    Robert's contributions were fundamental in shaping TCM into what it is today and we owe him a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.

  4. Mark Davis:

    I'm a strong believer in the power of dirt, this just says the environment plays a huge role in shaping what your immune system looks like.

  5. Rob Manfred:

    In 2020, MLB became the first professional sports league to join the nonpartisan Civic Alliance to help build a future in which everyone participates in shaping the United States. We proudly used our platform to encourage baseball fans and communities throughout our country to perform their civic duty and actively participate in the voting process. Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support.

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