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 [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 lotion n → lotion f de mise en plis

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

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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