Setting — synonyms, setting antonyms, definition

1. setting (Noun)

appointment arena assignment authorisation authorization backdrop background china circumstance context decoration environment exposure fixing frame image locate location mise en scene mount • • •

setting (Noun) — The context and environment in which something is set. ex. "the perfect setting for a ghost story"

setting (Noun) — The state of the environment in which a situation exists. ex. "you can't do that in a university setting"

setting (Noun) — Arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted.

setting (Noun) — The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event. ex. "the historical setting"

setting (Noun) — The physical position of something. ex. "he changed the setting on the thermostat"

setting (Noun) — A table service for one person. ex. "a place setting of sterling flatware"

setting (Noun) — A mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewellery) that holds a gem in place. ex. "the diamond was in a plain gold setting"

environment environs mounting place position service stage surround surroundings table service canvas canvass conditions pave scenario show window showcase flat prop property set stage set

2. setting (Verb)

adjusting arranging coiffing coiffuring congealing correcting countersinking defining determining doing dressing fructifying gearing up going down going under jelling laying laying out limiting localising • • • rising

setting (Verb) — Cause to have a certain (possibly abstract) location. ex. "Set the tray down"

setting (Verb) — Fix conclusively or authoritatively. ex. "set the rules"

setting (Verb) — Decide upon definitely; give a value. ex. "set the parameters"

setting (Verb) — Establish as the highest level or best performance. ex. "set a record"

setting (Verb) — Put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state. ex. "set the house afire"

setting (Verb) — Fix in a border. ex. "The goldsmith set the diamond"

setting (Verb) — Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc. ex. "I was setting up to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"

setting (Verb) — Place in a certain position or cause to operate correctly. ex. "set clocks or instruments"

setting (Verb) — Locate. ex. "The film is set in Africa"

setting (Verb) — (astronomy) go down below the surface (esp. of water) to become submerged. ex. "the sun sets early these days"

setting (Verb) — (music) adapt for performance in a different way. ex. "set this poem to music"

setting (Verb) — Put (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground. ex. "Let's set flowers in the garden"

setting (Verb) — Apply or start. ex. "set fire to a building"

setting (Verb) — Become gelatinous. ex. "the liquid set after we added the enzyme"

setting (Verb) — Set in type. ex. "set these words in italics"

setting (Verb) — Put into a position that will restore a normal state. ex. "set a broken bone"

setting (Verb) — Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink).

setting (Verb) — Give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor.

setting (Verb) — Urge to attack someone.

setting (Verb) — Estimate. ex. "We set the time of arrival at 8 P.M."

setting (Verb) — Equip with sails or masts.

setting (Verb) — Get ready for a particular purpose or event. ex. "set up an experiment" ex. "set the table"

setting (Verb) — Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard. ex. "set the clock, please"

setting (Verb) — Bear fruit. ex. "the apple trees set"

setting (Verb) — Style or arrange hair attractively. ex. "set my hair for the wedding"

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