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Definition setting in American English

setting noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsetɪŋ/

▪ beautiful, ideal, idyllic, magnificent, perfect, picturesque, tranquil

1

the place where someone or something is, and all the things, people, or emotions that are part of that place

Example

We provide health care outside any kind of institutional setting.

Example

a hotel in a charming mountain setting

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place location setting
2

a particular time or place that a play, book, movie, etc. happens in

Example

a love story in a tropical island setting

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act action ad-lib
3

a position that the controls of a piece of equipment are at

Example

To save energy, lower the thermostat setting at night.

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absolute calibration exa-
4

the dishes, knives, forks, spoons, place mat, and napkin that one person uses at a meal

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bone china canteen china
5

the metal part of a piece of jewelry that holds a stone or jewel in place

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bead charm clasp
6

a piece of music added to words, especially to the words of a poem

Synonyms and related words
adagio air allegro
Definition setting in American English