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setting noun

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

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.
 verzameling, set
  • An object made up of several parts.
 serie
  • A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.
  • (in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.
 set

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

set adjective

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

set noun

  /sɛt/
  • A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
 toestel

Set properNoun

  /ˈsɛt/
  • (Egyptian mythology) An ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction.
 Seth
table setting
tafelgerei
stage setting
toneeldecor
price-setting
prijsstelling
place setting
bestek
setting pole
stang
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