setting (redirected from Settings)

set·ting  (stng)

n.

1. The position, direction, or way in which something, such as an automatic control, is set.

2.

a. The context and environment in which a situation is set; the background.

b. The time, place, and circumstances in which a narrative, drama, or film takes place.

3. Music A composition written or arranged to fit a text, such as a poetical work.

4. A mounting, as for a jewel.

5. A place setting.

6. A set of eggs in a hen's nest.

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setting

Noun

1. the surroundings in which something is set

2. the scenery, properties, or background used to create the location for a stage play or film

3. a piece of music written for the words of a text

4. the decorative metalwork in which a gem is set

5. the plates and cutlery for a single place at a table

6. one of the positions or levels to which the controls of a machine can be adjusted

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	setting - the context and environment in which something is set; "the perfect setting for a ghost story" scene environs, surround, surroundings, environment - the area in which something exists or lives; "the country--the flat agricultural surround" scenario - a setting for a work of art or literature; "the scenario is France during the Reign of Terror"
	2.	setting - the state of the environment in which a situation exists; "you can't do that in a university setting" scope, background environment - the totality of surrounding conditions; "he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room" canvass, canvas - the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound" show window, showcase - a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect; "it was a showcase for democracy in Africa"
	3.	setting - arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted mise en scene, stage setting flat - scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage setting prop, property - any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie; "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props" stage - a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; "he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box" stage set, set - representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production; "the sets were meticulously authentic"
	4.	setting - the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context" circumstance, context conditions - the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare; "hazardous working conditions"; "harsh living conditions" conditions - the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process; "there were wide variations in the conditions of observation" environment - the totality of surrounding conditions; "he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room"
	5.	setting - the physical position of something; "he changed the setting on the thermostat" position, place - the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place"
	6.	setting - a table service for one person; "a place setting of sterling flatware" place setting table service, service - tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
	7.	setting - a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place; "the diamond was in a plain gold mount" mount mounting - framework used for support or display pave - a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

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setting

noun surroundings, site, location, set, scene, surround, background, frame, context, perspective, backdrop, scenery, locale, mise en scène (French)

Translations

setting [ˈsɛtɪŋ] n (= scenery) → marco; [of jewel] → engaste m; montadura

setting [ˈsɛtɪŋ] n → cadre m [of jewel]; monture f (= position) [of controls] → réglage m

setting [ˈsɛtɪŋ] set n (background) → Rahmen m;

(position) → Einstellung f;

(of jewel) → Fassung f

setting [ˈsɛtɪŋ] n → ambiente m (= scenery); sfondo; [of jewel] → montatura