Meaning & use
shaping
The process of giving something a particular form, or of influencing how it develops.
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The shaping of the clay took hours of careful, patient work at the wheel.
Early childhood experiences play a major role in shaping a person's personality.
A note on using this word
Shaping is commonly used figuratively for influencing development, as in 'shaping public opinion,' not just physically forming objects.
Words with a similar meaning
formingmolding
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