setting

Definitions

1. 1

   The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set

   The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

2. 2

   The act of setting (various senses).

   • the setting of the sun
   • the setting, or hardening, of moist plaster of Paris
3. 3

   A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.

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   1. 4

      A level or placement to which a knob or control is set.

      • the volume setting on a television
   2. 5

      The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.

   3. 6

      Hunting with a setter.

   4. 7

      Something set in, or inserted.

      • Thou shalt set in it settings of stones.
   5. 8

      A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).

      • Schubert's setting of Goethe's poem
      • Bach's setting of the Magnificat
   6. 9

      The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.

   7. 10

      The direction of a current of wind.

   8. 11

      present participle and gerund of set

   9. 12

      That disappears below the horizon.

      • the setting sun

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