Definitions for setting
ˈsɛt ɪŋset·ting

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 5 votes

1. setting, scenenoun

   the context and environment in which something is set

   "the perfect setting for a ghost story"

2. setting, background, scopenoun

   the state of the environment in which a situation exists

   "you can't do that in a university setting"

3. mise en scene, stage setting, settingnoun

   arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted

4. context, circumstance, settingnoun

   the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

   "the historical context"

5. settingnoun

   the physical position of something

   "he changed the setting on the thermostat"

6. place setting, settingnoun

   a table service for one person

   "a place setting of sterling flatware"

7. mount, settingnoun

   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"

GCIDERate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Settingnoun

   the time, place, and circumstances in which an event (real or fictional) occurs; as, the setting of a novel.

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. settingnoun

   The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

2. settingnoun

   A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.

3. settingnoun

   A standard level or placement that a knob or control is placed at, for example, the volume setting on a television.

4. settingadjective

   that disappears below the horizon

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. setting

   Setting refers to the time, place, and social environment in which a story or event takes place. It includes elements such as the physical location, geographical and historical context, cultural surroundings, and atmosphere or mood. The setting helps to establish the background and context for the narrative or situation, shaping the characters' experiences and actions. It plays a crucial role in storytelling by providing a framework for readers or viewers to immerse themselves in the fictional world created by the author or creator.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Setting

   of Set

2. Settingnoun

   the act of one who, or that which, sets; as, the setting of type, or of gems; the setting of the sun; the setting (hardening) of moist plaster of Paris; the setting (set) of a current

3. Settingnoun

   the act of marking the position of game, as a setter does; also, hunting with a setter

4. Settingnoun

   something set in, or inserted

5. Settingnoun

   that in which something, as a gem, is set; as, the gold setting of a jeweled pin

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Setting

   In works of narrative, the literary element setting includes the historical moment in time and geographic location in which a story takes place, and helps initiate the main backdrop and mood for a story. Setting has been referred to as story world or milieu to include a context beyond the immediate surroundings of the story. Elements of setting may include culture, historical period, geography, and hour. Along with the plot, character, theme, and style, setting is considered one of the fundamental components of fiction.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Setting

   set′ing, n. act of setting: direction of a current of wind: the hardening of plaster: that which holds, as the mounting of a jewel: the mounting of a play, &c., for the stage: act of adapting to music.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. setting

   The operation of moving a boat or raft by means of poles. Also, arranging the sights of a gun, or pointing it.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. setting

   A specific type of environment.

   We love to eat dinner outdoors with family, the setting is inclusive, harmonious and balanced.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 19, 2020  

2. ---

   setting

   List of functions or choices on an app, computer, laptop, server, network, form of technology, handheld device, appliance or other type of device.

   The computer settings are easy to change.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 26, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SETTING

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Setting is ranked #102688 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Setting surname appeared 175 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Setting.
   
   93.7% or 164 total occurrences were White.
   3.4% or 6 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Environment
   • Mounting
   • Position
   • Stage

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'setting' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2351

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'setting' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2403

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'setting' in Nouns Frequency: #1107

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Anagrams for setting »

1. testing

How to pronounce setting?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say setting in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of setting in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of setting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of setting in a Sentence

1. Bertolt Brecht:

   It is easier to rob by setting up a bank than by holding up a bank clerk.

2. Andrey Fedyaev:

   Space cooperation has a very long history, and we are setting the example of how people should be living on Earth.

3. Noelle Brown:

   I took it for granted that all I had to do was ask [ for my information ], i didn't realize I was setting off a chain of events that has taken up 20 years of my life.

4. Kyum Kim:

   We just all realized that there’s a need for communication that is kind of independent of company control, because when employees talk to each other in a work setting, they can’t be honest – and they have to always kind of be self conscious about what the boss is going to think, or what other people are going to think.

5. Ryan Sitton:

   For 90 years someone has been setting the price of oil in the world, i don't see why we can't at least be part of the discussion right now.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=setting
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=setting
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Setting
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setting
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=setting
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=setting
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=setting
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=setting