shaping — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The action of the verb to shape.

   Examples

   In contrast to the (to be sure, productive) shapings and constrainings of human identities in the sociotechnical network, here we have an expansion of identity.

2. The action of the verb to shape. A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in a series of steps in operant conditioning.

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   In general, it's a good idea to know ahead of time what your shaping steps will be and try to get 80% to 100% correct trials during the shaping steps and repeat each step for only 5 to 10 trials in a row.

3. The action of the verb to shape. The action of the metal-cutting machine called a shaper, which uses linear single-point cutting. It is largely but not entirely obsolete.

   Broader terms

   machining

Adjective

1. forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

   Synonyms

   formativeplastic

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   a formative influence

   a formative experience

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   the plastic forces of nature

Noun

1. any process serving to define the shape of something

   Synonyms

   defining

   Broader terms

   processphysical process

2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape

   Synonyms

   formation

   Broader terms

   fabricationmanufacturemanufacturing