1
: the manner, position, or direction in which something is set
2
: the frame or bed in which a gem is set
also
: style of mounting
3
a
: the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops
b
: the time and place of the action of a literary, dramatic, or cinematic work
c
: the scenery used in a theatrical or film production
4
: the music composed for a text (such as a poem)
5
: the articles of tableware for setting a place at table
two settings of sterling silver
6
: a batch of eggs for incubation
Synonyms
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the shocking decision was part of the background of the riots
setting suggests looking at real-life situations in literary or dramatic terms.
a militant reformer who was born into an unlikely social setting
environment applies to all the external factors that have a formative influence on one’s physical, mental, or moral development.
the kind of environment that produces juvenile delinquents
milieu applies especially to the physical and social surroundings of a person or group of persons.
an intellectual milieu conducive to artistic experimentation
mise-en-scène strongly suggests the use of properties to achieve a particular atmosphere or theatrical effect.
a gothic thriller with a carefully crafted mise-en-scène
Example Sentences
This would be a beautiful setting for a picnic.
He tends to be shy in social settings.
dining in a casual setting
The movie changes the play’s setting from the late 18th century to the year 2000.
She uses modern-day Los Angeles as the setting for her book.
Save money by turning the temperature settings up in the summer and down in the winter.
She just learned how to change the settings on her camera.
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In this setting, fragile remains repatriated in crates will inevitably fall into neglect or worse.
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Paul Sereno, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2023
Finding a backpack tote that can pass the test in a professional setting can be difficult, but the Cole Haan Grand Ambition Convertible Backpack gets the job done.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
Served in a familial setting, the dishes are influenced by the Employee Meal team’s cultures, regions of origin, or traditions.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Mar. 2023
Beyond the finances, the Buttles’ plan to get hitched in a beloved outdoor setting just made more sense to them than doing it in an anonymous banquet hall.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023
Being intentional about your visibility is more critical in a hybrid setting.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
My practitioner started me at a low setting, but slowly increased it as I got used to the feeling.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Mar. 2023
As a chaplain working in a hospital setting, Walker is often the first person who will speak with families grieving the loss of a loved one.
—Nicole S. Daniel | The Birmingham Times, al, 23 Mar. 2023
When dining alfresco, herbs and flower shrubs envelop guests in a setting that offers lingering views of the sun setting on Johnson Bay and a few bobbing yachts parked alongside the adjacent dock.
—Robyn George, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
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in the 14th century
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установка, постановка, регулирование, заход, окружающая обстановка, схватывание
существительное ↓
- оправа
gold setting — золотая оправа 
the setting of a jewel — оправа драгоценного камня
- окружение, окружающая обстановка
romantic setting — романтическая обстановка
to choose a setting appropriate in time and place — выбрать подходящую обстановку по времени и месту
the geographical setting of Japan — географическое положение Японии
- обрамление, фон
a residence with the pretty garden for a setting — жилище на фоне живописного сада
grey hair made a setting for her face — седые волосы обрамляли её лицо
a comic effect is produced by using the word in this setting — использование этого слова в данном контексте производит комический эффект
- время и место действия пьесы, фильма, романа и т. п.
- художественное оформление, постановка (спектакля, кинофильма); декорация, костюмы
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Словосочетания
setting up a bank account — открытие банковского счёта
a blissful setting for a wedding — чудесное место для проведения свадьбы
He was called for setting an illegal pick. — Ему свистнули фол за неправильную постановку заслона. (о баскетболе)
setting-up a call — установление соединения
to lay on the setting coat — укладывать накрывочный слой штукатурки
setting equal to — приравнивание
heliacal setting — заход гелиакический
setting into operation — ввод в эксплуатацию
setting up in employment — трудоустройство
setting up — наладка (регулировка)
social setting — социальные условия
frequency setting — волна связи
operate setting — уставка реле на срабатывание
Примеры с переводом
Cyprus is the perfect setting for a beach holiday.
Кипр является идеальным местом для пляжного отдыха.
The setting sun threw long shadows.
Заходящее солнце отбрасывало длинные тени.
I remember setting my bag right here.
Я помню, что поставил сумку вот здесь.
You can’t do that in a university setting.
Этого нельзя сделать в условиях университета.
The setting is more valuable than the jewel.
Огранка дороже, чем сам камень.
She uses modern-day Los Angeles as the setting for her book.
Она использует современный Лос-Анджелес в качестве места действия своей книги.
This wall forms the background of the stage setting.
Эта стена образует задний план сцены.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
This would be a beautiful setting for a picnic. 
The setting sun complexioned the hills
Setting goals should help see you through.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
set — набор, комплект, сет, установившийся, устанавливать, заходить
resetting — перенастройка, сбрасывать, обратнный связи
Формы слова
noun
ед. ч.(singular): setting
мн. ч.(plural): settings
- setting
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1.
present participle
of set 3.
1) окружающая обстановка, окружение
2) декорации и костюмы; художественное оформление (спектакля)
3) оправа (камня)
4) музыка на слова (стихотворения)
5) сочинение музыки на слова (стихотворения)
6) заход (солнца)
7) кладка (каменная)
сгущение, затвердевание, застывание; схватывание (цемента)9) регулирование, установка; пуск в ход
10) constr. осадка, оседание фундамента
Syn:
site
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(n) назначение; обмуровка; окружающая обстановка; окружение; оправа; осадка; постановка; процесс затвердевания; регулировка; схватывание; условия; установка; установление; фон; формулировка задачи
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помещение, размещение (а также другие значения
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[set·ting || ‘setɪŋ]
оправа, окружение; художественное оформление, декорации и костюмы; заход, заход солнца; кладка, осадка; затвердевание; правка, разметка; регулирование, установка; разводка зубьев пилы* * *
застывание
затвердевание
заход
кладка
обмуровка
окружение
оправа
постановка
регулирование
сгущение
схватывание
установка
яйца
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1) а) помещение, размещение
б) тех. установка (оборудования); регулирование; пуск в ход
2) аренда, сдача внаем
3) окружающая обстановка
4) декорации и костюмы; художественное оформление (спектакля)
5) огранка; оправа (камня)
6) а) музыка на слова (стихотворения)
б) сочинение, создание музыки (на слова стихотворения)
7) течение, протекание (чего-л.) в определенном направлении (тж. перен.)
сгущение, затвердевание, застывание; схватывание (цемента) Новый англо-русский словарь.
2013.
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Setting — Set ting, n. 1. The act of one who, or that which, sets; as, the setting of type, or of gems; the setting of the sun; the setting (hardening) of moist plaster of Paris; the setting (set) of a current. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of marking the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Setting — may refer to: * A place where something is set * Set construction in theatrical scenery * Setting (fiction) in literature * In jewelry, when a diamond or gem is set into a frame or bed, see also stonesetting * Campaign setting in role playing… … Wikipedia
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setting — [set′iŋ] n. 1. the act of one that sets 2. the position or adjustment of something, as a dial, that has been set 3. a thing in or upon which something is set; specif., the backing for a gem or gems, or the style or shape of this [a marquise… … English World dictionary
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Setting — (englisch für ‚Anordnung‘, ‚Schauplatz‘) bezeichnet in Literatur, Theater und Film den Schauplatz oder Ort der Handlung in der Psychologie die spezifische Gestaltung der Therapieumstände, siehe Setting (Psychologie) In der Terminologie Timothy… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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setting — index atmosphere, case (set of circumstances), posture (situation), scene, site, vicinity Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton … Law dictionary
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setting-up — UK US adjective [before noun] UK ► SETUP(Cf. ↑setup) adjective ► relating to an amount paid to a financial organization when putting money into an investment fund for the first time: setting up charge/costs/fee »National Mutual s Sipp has a… … Financial and business terms
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setting — late 14c., fact or action of being set or setting, from SET (Cf. set) (v.). Ref. to mounts for jewels, etc. is from 1815; meaning background, history, environment is attested from 1841 … Etymology dictionary
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setting — setting; un·setting; … English syllables
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setting — [n] scene, background ambience, backdrop, context, distance, environment, frame, framework, horizon, jungle, locale, location, mise en scène, mounting, perspective, set, shade, shadow, site, stage set, stage setting, surroundings; concepts… … New thesaurus
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setting — ► NOUN 1) the way or place in which something is set. 2) a piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewellery. 3) a piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words. 4) (also place setting) a… … English terms dictionary
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setting — *background, environment, milieu, mise en scène, backdrop … New Dictionary of Synonyms
| Word | SETTING |
| Character | 7 |
| Hyphenation | set ting |
| Pronunciations | /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ |
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What do we mean by setting?
The position, direction, or way in which something, such as an automatic control, is set. noun
The context and environment in which a situation is set; the background. noun
The time, place, and circumstances in which a narrative, drama, or film takes place. noun
A composition written or arranged to fit a text, such as a poetical work. noun
A mounting, as for a jewel. noun
A place setting. noun
A set of eggs in a hen’s nest. noun
The temporary station of a portable sawmill, yarding-engine, or other machine used in logging. noun
A wash of gum or other suitable material applied to the surface of a pencil or crayon drawing on paper in order to prevent the work of the artist from being rubbed off; a fixative. noun
The act of one who or that which sets, in any sense. noun
Specifically noun
The adjusting of a telescope to look at an object by means of a setting-circle or otherwise; also, the placing of a micrometer-wire so as to bisect an object. noun
In music, the act, process, or result of fitting or adapting to music, or providing a musical form for: as, a setting of the Psalms. noun
Theat., the mounting of a play or an opera for the stage; the equipment and arrangement of scenery, costumes, and properties; the miseen scène. noun
The adjusting of the teeth of a saw for cutting. noun
The hardening of plaster or cement; also, same as setting-coat. noun
The hardening process of eggs: a term used by fish-culturists. noun
The sinking of the sun or moon or of a star below the horizon. noun
The sport of hunting with a setter-dog. See the quotation under set, intransitive verb, 7. noun
To put (something) down, to rest.
To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.
To start (a fire).
To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
To determine or settle.
To adjust.
To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
To introduce or describe.
To locate (a play, etc.); to assign a backdrop to, geographically or temporally.
To compile, to make (a puzzle or challenge).
To prepare (a stage or film set).
To fit (someone) up in a situation.
To arrange (type).
To devise and assign (work) to.
To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.
To solidify.
To render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle.
Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.
To defeat a contract.
(now followed by «out», as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth.
To produce after pollination.
(of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form.
(Midwestern US) To sit (be in a seated position).
To hunt game with the aid of a setter.
Of a dog, to indicate the position of game.
To apply oneself; to undertake earnestly.
To fit music to words.
To place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant.
To become fixed or rigid; to be fastened.
To have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend.
(country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite.
To place or fix in a setting.
To put in order in a particular manner; to prepare.
To extend and bring into position; to spread.
To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote.
To reduce from a dislocated or fractured state.
To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure.
To wager in gambling; to risk.
To adorn with something infixed or affixed; to stud; to variegate with objects placed here and there.
To value; to rate; used with at.
To establish as a rule; to furnish; to prescribe; to assign.
To suit; to become.
Scenery, background, a base to create something Urban Dictionary
Noun In India, especially Gujarat, especially post-Modi: fixing or rigging the system/game for guaranteed outcomes. Urban Dictionary
To use your other hand to help you wrap all your fingers around the gripper. Urban Dictionary
A term coined by Timothy Leary that describes psychedelic drug experiences.
The «set» is the state of mind one brings to the trip, and its factors include, current state of mind, previous drug experiences, and mood.
The «setting» refers to the surrounding events and time. These include other people present, location, and time of day.
Set and setting shows how using psychedelic drugs under different circumstances results in different trips. Urban Dictionary
To set it is to walk into a bar or party and «own» the place. To be the life of the party. To be the person everyone wants to chat up, buy a drink, or hook up with. Urban Dictionary
On the gang or sub-gang. Urban Dictionary
Gang, specifically a subsidiary gang. For example, Piru Bloods is a set of the Bloods Gang. Urban Dictionary
When a group of friends get together to chill, drink, smoke and just to have a good time. Urban Dictionary
A term that anyone and everyone can say about anything and everything.
Also, a substitute for any desire. Urban Dictionary
Another way of using the term clique. Sets are hand signs or words used to represent your hood, friends, etc. Urban Dictionary
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This is usually the default factory setting for most colour monitors.
Это, как правило, заводская настройка по умолчанию для большинства цветных мониторов.
The composition and appearance of context menus of setting the main window panels setting is modified.
Изменен состав и оформление контекстных меню настройки панелей основного окна.
35.61 Standard setting will continue as mandated by policy-making organs.
35.61 Будет продолжено установление стандартов в соответствии с мандатом, полученным от директивных органов.
The state responded by setting minimum milk prices.
У государства отсутствуют рычаги относительно установления минимальной цены на молоко.
I never felt so happy as now, in this gorgeous tropical setting.
Я никогда не чувствовал себя таким счастливым, как сейчас, в этой великолепной тропической обстановке.
Try to lower screen brightness to the lowest comfortable setting setting every day and you’ll see the result.
Старайтесь каждый день снижать яркость экрана до минимальных комфортных настроек, и вы увидите результат.
Worldwide, 21 countries are now considering setting the same goal.
Во всем мире, в настоящее время 21 страна рассматривает возможность установления одной и той же цели.
They also often involve setting targets or quotas and changing hiring procedures.
Они также часто занимаются установлением целевых показателей или квот и изменением процедур приема на работу.
Other topics for standard setting will emerge from research work.
Другие темы, связанные с установлением стандартов, будут возникать в процессе исследовательской деятельности.
Another misconception was the idea of setting deadlines for peace-keeping operations.
Еще одним результатом неправильных представлений является идея об установлении предельных сроков проведения операций по поддержанию мира.
If your printer doesn’t have a transparency setting, use the glossy paper setting.
Если ваш принтер не имеет настройки прозрачности, используйте настройку глянцевой бумаги.
It does not need to cooperate with the next section of the line in the setting of the setting.
Нет необходимости сотрудничать со следующим разделом линии в настройке настройки.
Also noticeable is the inclusion of vehicles which imply a more modern setting than the feudal Japan setting of the previous incarnation.
Также заметным является включение передовых транспортных средств, которые подразумевают более современную обстановку, чем феодальной Японии обстановке в предыдущем воплощении.
Although the setting was available in previous versions of Opera, it’s been reworked to match with the new color temperature setting.
Такая настройка была доступна и в прошлых версиях Орёга, но здесь она соответствует новой настройке цветовой температуры.
For example, three different power settings can be employed for the phototransmitters: a high setting, a medium setting, and a low setting.
Например, можно использовать три разные настройки мощности для фотопередатчиков: высокую настройку, среднюю настройку и низкую настройку.
Balance likely means setting some limits on work.
Смысл данного способа, состоит в том, что бы установить некоторые ограничения в работе.
Protection against clock backward setting is improved.
Была улучшена защита от перевода часов на персональном устройстве.
He said the rural setting inspired his work.
Он рассказал, что идея строительства храма вдохновила его сотрудников.
This setting lists the windows currently open.
В этот список заносятся все открытые в данный момент окна.
You are setting more time aside for study and prayer.
Тем не менее, им осталось меньше времени для изучения и молитвы.
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