set

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set noun /sɛt/
A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 2, Noun.) (set theory) A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it. A group of people, usually meeting socially or connected through some shared interest, activity, attribute, etc.	verzameling, set
A collection of various objects for a particular purpose. (in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.	set
An object made up of several parts.	serie

set noun /sɛt/
A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.	toestel
A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour. (printing, dated) The width of the body of a type.	verzameling

set adjective /sɛt/
Intent, determined (to do something).	ingesteld, ingestelde
Ready, prepared.	klaar, klare, voorbereid, voorbereide

set verb /sɛt/
(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.	zetten, neerzetten
(transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.	zetten, bepalen, aanpassen, harden, instellen, introduceren
(intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.	ondergaan, verdwijnen
(transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.	dekken
(transitive) To devise and assign (work) to.	opdragen

setting verb /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
time, place, circumstance	context

Set properNoun /ˈsɛt/
(Egyptian god) An ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction.	Seth

set up: klaarzetten, harden, stollen, verharden, verstokken, leiden, regelen, schikken, veroorzaken, verstrikken, voorbereiden, bereiden, opzetten
set out: beginnen, starten, gaan, verlaten, uiteenzetten, uitzetten
set on fire: aansteken, in brand steken
set off: vertrekken
set phrase: staande uitdrukking, vaste verbinding
set free: bevrijden, vrijmaken
crystal set: kristalontvanger
set-off: compensatie, schuldvergelijking
set square: geodriehoek

set noun
(wiskunde) verzameling	group, collection, set, suit
(sport) ronde in een wedstrijd	series

Set
	Seth

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