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"
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"