Shaping Definition

noun

The action of the verb to shape.

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(psychology) A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning.

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verb

Present participle of shape.

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Other Word Forms of Shaping

Noun

Singular:
shaping
Plural:
shapings

Shaping Sentence Examples

  • Herschel, had the chief part in shaping its constitution.

  • There are two reasons in particular why the part which emendation plays in the shaping of Greek and Latin texts is apt to be overlooked.

  • Whatever truth may lie behind the romantic tales of Christian and Mahommedan, we know that Alphonso represented in a remarkable way the two great influences then shaping the character and civilization of Spain.

  • We are shaping a socialist market economy and introducing strategic readjustments to the economic structure.

  • Engineers and other craftsmen make extensive use of abrasion, effected by the aid of such abrasives as emery and carborundum, in shaping, finishing and polishing their work.

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Words Starting With

SSHSHA

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With S and Ending With G

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With S7 Letter Words Ending With G