setting


Meanings

  • the context and environment in which something is set;
    • "the perfect setting for a ghost story"
  • the state of the environment in which a situation exists;
    • "you can't do that in a university setting"
  • arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
  • the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event;
  • the physical position of something;
    • "he changed the setting on the thermostat"
  • a table service for one person;
    • "a place setting of sterling flatware"
  • a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place;
  • put into a certain place or abstract location;
  • fix conclusively or authoritatively;
  • decide upon or fix definitely;
  • establish as the highest level or best performance;
  • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state;
  • fix in a border;
  • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc;
  • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly;
  • locate;
  • disappear beyond the horizon;
  • adapt for performance in a different way;
  • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground;
  • apply or start;
  • become gelatinous;
  • set in type;
  • put into a position that will restore a normal state;
  • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
  • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
  • urge to attack someone;
  • estimate;
  • equip with sails or masts;
  • get ready for a particular purpose or event;
  • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard;
  • bear fruit;
  • arrange attractively;
  • SETTING n pl. -S the scenery used in a dramatic production


Scrabble Score: 8

setting is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

setting is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

setting is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 10

setting is a valid Words With Friends word