setting
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
verb
- The present participle of set; putting something in a particular place or position.
- He was setting the books on the shelf when I walked in.
- They are setting up chairs for the concert.
- She is setting the plates on the table.
- Establishing or fixing something, such as a rule, time, or record.
- The athlete is setting a world record in the 100-meter dash.
- She is setting a good example for her younger brother.
- The committee is setting new safety standards.
- Adjusting a device or control to a desired position or level.
- He is setting the thermostat to a warmer temperature.
- I am setting the timer for 20 minutes.
- She is setting the alarm before going to bed.
noun
- The place or type of surroundings where something is located or where an event takes place.
- The movie's setting is a small village in the mountains.
- We chose a quiet beach setting for our wedding.
- The novel opens with a detailed description of the forest setting.
- A position or level on a control device, such as a thermostat, oven, or alarm clock.
- I changed the alarm setting to 6:30 AM.
- The thermostat has a setting for energy-saving mode.
- Set the oven to the baking setting at 350 degrees.
- The metal frame that holds a gemstone in a piece of jewelry.
- The jeweler repaired the loose setting on the necklace.
- She chose a simple silver setting for her birthstone ring.
- The diamond was mounted in a gold setting.
- The time, place, and social environment in which a story or play occurs.
- The historical setting of the film required detailed costumes.
- A good writer creates a vivid setting that draws readers in.
- The setting of the play is 19th-century London.
- A complete set of dishes or cutlery for one person at a table.
- Please put a clean setting at each seat.
- We need one more setting for the guest.
- The table had a formal setting with three forks.