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re·set  (r-st)
tr.v. re·set, re·set·ting, re·sets
1. To set again: reset a broken bone.
2. To change the reading of: reset a clock.
n. (rst)
1. The act of setting again.
2. Something set again.

re·setta·ble adj.
re·setter n.

reset1
vb [riːˈsɛt] -sets, -setting, -set (tr)
1. to set again (a broken bone, matter in type, a gemstone, etc.)
2. (Engineering / General Engineering) to restore (a gauge, dial, etc.) to zero
3. (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Also clear to restore (the contents of a register or similar device) in a computer system to zero
n [ˈriːˌsɛt]
1. the act or an instance of setting again
2. a thing that is set again
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a plant that has been recently transplanted
4. (Engineering / General Engineering) a device for resetting instruments, controls, etc.
resetter  n

reset2 Scot
vb [riːˈsɛt] -sets, -setting, -set
(Law) to receive or handle goods knowing they have been stolen
n [ˈriːˌsɛt]
(Law) the receiving of stolen goods
[from Old French receter, from Latin receptāre, from recipere to receive]
resetter  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.reset - device for resetting instruments or controlsreset - device for resetting instruments or controls
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
reset button - a push button that you press to activate the reset mechanism
Verb1.reset - set anew; "They re-set the date on the clock"
specify, fix, limit, set, determine, define - decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
2.reset - set to zero; "reset instruments and dials"
set - set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly; "set clocks or instruments"
3.reset - adjust again after an initial failure
adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"
Translations
reset [ˈriːˈset] (reset (vb: pt, pp))
A. VT [+ machine] → reajustar; [+ printing press] → recomponer; [+ computer] → reinicializar; [+ bone] → volver a encajar; [+ jewel] → reengastar
B. CPD reset switch Nconmutador m de reajuste
reset [ˌriːˈsɛt] [reset] [ˌriːˈsɛt] (pt, pp) vt
[+ timer, counter, dial] → remettre à zéro; [+ alarm] → remettre; [+ clock, watch] → remettre à l'heure
(COMPUTING)réinitialiser
[+ broken bone, fracture] → réduire
[+ precious stone, gem] → remonter
reset pret, ptp <reset>
vt
precious stoneneu (ein)fassen; watchneu stellen (→ to auf +acc); (for summer time etc) → umstellen (→ for auf +acc); body clockumstellen; dial, gaugezurückstellen (→ to auf +acc); machineneu or wieder einstellen; (Comput) → rücksetzen; reset switch or button (Comput) → Resettaste f; (Typ) textneu setzen
(Med) limb, bonewieder einrichten; dislocated shoulderwieder einrenken
reset [ˌriːˈsɛt] vt (Comput) → azzerare


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