shaping in German
shaping in German is Formung — shaping means the process of giving something form, direction, or structure.
shaping in German
Formung
The action of the verb to shape.
What does "shaping" mean?
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noun The process of giving something form, direction, or structure.
"The shaping of the clay took hours of careful work."
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noun In psychology, a method of gradually training a behavior by reinforcing small steps toward the goal.
"The trainer used shaping to teach the dolphin its full routine one step at a time."
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shaping in a sentence
- The shaping of the clay took hours of careful work.
- Good mentors play a big role in shaping a young athlete's career.
- The trainer used shaping to teach the dolphin its full routine one step at a time.
- Shaping works by rewarding a pigeon first for turning, then for pecking the button.
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What is "shaping" in German?
"shaping" in German is Formung. shaping means: The process of giving something form, direction, or structure.
How do you use "shaping" in a sentence?
Example: "The shaping of the clay took hours of careful work." In German, "shaping" is Formung.
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