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Meaning of
shaping
in English
shaping
us
/ˈʃeɪp.ɪŋ/
uk
/ˈʃeɪp.ɪŋ/
#moderate
Lemma:
shape
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
to
form
or
produce
The
sculptor
is
skillfully
shaping
the
marble
.
to
form
something
into
a
particular
outline
or
appearance
The
sculptor
is
carefully
shaping
the
clay
.
to
cause
something
to
take
on
a
particular
form
The
sculptor
is
carefully
shaping
the
clay
.
to
exert
influence
on
the
development
or
character
of
The
program
is
shaping
his
future
through
hard
work
.
to
adapt
;
to
be
fitting
or
compatible
The
company
is
still
shaping
its
new
strategy
.
to
form
an
idea
in
the
mind
I
have
been
shaping
my
dreams
for
years
.
Noun
the
process
of
creating
a
form
or
structure
The
sculpture's
shaping
was
meticulous
.
a
technique
in
operant
conditioning
that
encourages
desired
behaviors
through
rewards
Shaping
is
a
key
technique
in
animal
training
.
