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What Does Shaping Mean?

Verb

  • To create or make something.
  • To give something a shape, like making a ball of clay into a bowl.
  • To form something into a certain shape, like molding dough.
  • To influence how something turns out, like helping a friend learn.

Noun

  • The action of making something into a shape.
  • A way to help someone learn good behavior by rewarding them.

Shaping — Full Explanation

Shaping is when you change something to look a certain way. For example, when you cut a sandwich into a triangle, you are shaping it.

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Shaping Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
आकार

aakaar

गठन करना

gathan karna

आकार देना

aakaar dena

kannada
ಆಕೃತಿಯ ರೂಪಿಸುವುದು (ākṛtiya rūpisuvudu)

aakritiya roopisuudu

ರೂಪಗೊಳ್ಳುವುದು (rūpagolluvudu)

roopagolluvudu

ಆಕೃತಿಯು (ākṛtiyu)

aakritiyu

bengali
গঠন

gothon

আকৃতি দেওয়া

akriti deoya

গঠন করা

gothon kora

spanish
moldeando en español

moldeando

dando forma en español

dando forma

formando en español

formando

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaping

What does 'shaping' mean?
Shaping means to make something take a certain form or shape. For example, when you mold clay into a sculpture, you are shaping it.
How do you pronounce 'shaping'?
You pronounce 'shaping' like this: 'shay-ping'. The first part sounds like 'shay' and the second part rhymes with 'ring'.
What is the origin of the word 'shaping'?
The word 'shaping' comes from the word 'shape', which has roots in Old English. It has been used for a long time to describe the act of forming or creating something.
What is the meaning of 'shaping' in Spanish?
The word 'shaping' in Spanish is 'formando' (formando).