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settings

/ˈsɛtɪŋz/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
  2. The act of setting.
  3. A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
  4. A level or placement that a knob or control is set to.
  5. The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
  6. Hunting with a setter.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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