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Setting

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
2.NounThe act of setting (various senses).
"the setting of the sun; the setting, or hardening, of moist plaster of Paris"
3.NounA piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
4.NounA level or placement to which a knob or control is set.
"the volume setting on a television"
5.NounThe act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
6.NounHunting with a setter.
7.NounSomething set in, or inserted.
8.NounA 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"
9.NounThe mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
10.NounThe direction of a current of wind.
11.Verbpresent participle and gerund of set
12.AdjectiveThat disappears below the horizon.
"the setting sun"
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