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

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