set|ting — «SEHT ihng», noun, verb. –n. 1. a frame or other thing in which something is set. The mounting of a jewel is its setting. 2. a) the scenery of a play, including the lighting and other things that contribute to the play. b) a single scene or set.… … Useful english dictionary
type|set|ting — «TYP SEHT ihng», noun, adjective. –n. the act, art, or process of setting type for printing; composition. –adj. used or adapted for setting type: »a typesetting machine … Useful english dictionary
pace|set|ting — «PAYS SEHT ihng», adjective. setting the pace; pacemaking … Useful english dictionary
trend|set|ting — «TREHND SEHT ihng», adjective. capable of setting a trend or fashion: »trendsetting ideas … Useful english dictionary
set·ting — /ˈsɛtıŋ/ noun, pl tings [count] 1 : the place and conditions in which something happens or exists This would be a beautiful/perfect/ideal setting for a picnic. You will have the opportunity to view the animals in their natural setting.… … Useful english dictionary
Setting — Set ting, n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of marking the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Setting coat — Setting Set ting, n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of marking… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Setting dog — Setting Set ting, n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of marking… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Setting pole — Setting Set ting, n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of marking… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Setting rule — Setting Set ting, n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of marking… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
setting — set|ting W2 [ˈsetıŋ] n 1.) the place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment beautiful/perfect/magnificent/idyllic setting ▪ an old farmhouse in a beautiful setting setting for ▪ Cyprus is the perfect setting… … Dictionary of contemporary English