Associations to the word «Shaping»

Wiktionary

SHAPING, noun. The action of the verb to shape.
SHAPING, noun. (psychology) A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning.
SHAPING, verb. Present participle of shape
SHAPING UP, verb. Present participle of shape up

Dictionary definition

SHAPING, noun. Any process serving to define the shape of something.
SHAPING, noun. The act of fabricating something in a particular shape.
SHAPING, adjective. Forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning; "a formative influence"; "a formative experience".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke