setting

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 [ˈsɛtɪŋ]

n

1. the surroundings in which something is set; scene

2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) (Performing Arts) the scenery, properties, or background, used to create the location for a stage play, film, etc.

3. (Music, other) Music a composition consisting of a certain text and music provided or arranged for it

4. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Jewellery) the metal mounting and surround of a gem diamonds in an antique gold setting

5. the tableware, cutlery, etc., for a single place at table

6. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) any of a series of points on a scale or dial that can be selected to control the level as of temperature, speed, etc., at which a machine functions

7. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a clutch of eggs in a bird's nest, esp a clutch of hen's eggs

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) The house is in a lovely setting in the hills.

Translations

setting [ˈsetɪŋ]

A. N

1. [of novel etc] → escenario m; (= scenery) → marco m; [of jewels] → engaste m, montura f

2. (Mus) → arreglo m

3. [of controls] → ajuste m

4. [of sun] → puesta f

5. [of bone] → encaje m, reducción f

6. (Typ) → composición f

B. CPD setting lotion N → fijador m (para el pelo)

setting [ˈsɛtɪŋ] n

(= place) → cadre m
It was a lovely setting for a picnic → C'était un joli cadre pour un pique-nique.
It was strange to see my teacher out of his usual classroom setting → Cela faisait bizarre de voir mon professeur hors du cadre habituel de sa classe.

(on machine, equipment, instrument) → réglage m
It has four different temperature settings → Il possède quatre réglages de température.
Put the oven onto its hottest setting
BUT Réglez le four à la puissance maximale.

[jewel] → monture f

setting

n

(of sun, moon) → Untergang m

(= background, atmosphere) → Rahmen m; (= environment, surroundings) → Umgebung f; (of novel etc) → Schauplatz m; a film with a medieval setting → ein Film, der im Mittelalter spielt

(of jewel) → Fassung f

(= place setting) → Gedeck nt

(= position on dial etc) → Einstellung f (also Comput); advanced settings → erweiterte Einstellungen pl; regional settings → Ländereinstellungen pl

(= musical arrangement) → Vertonung f

(Hairdressing) → Legen nt

setting [ˈsɛtɪŋ] n

a. (of novel) → ambiente m, ambientazione f; (scenery) → sfondo; (of jewels) → montatura
a house in a beautiful setting → una casa in una posizione meravigliosa

b. (Mus) → adattamento (musicale)

c. (of controls) → posizione f

d. (of sun) → tramonto