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noun
1.
the act of a person or thing that sets.
2.
the surroundings or environment of anything: The garden was a perfect setting for the house.
3.
the mounting in which a jewel is set.
4.
a group of all the articles, as of china, silver, or glass, required for setting a table or a single place at a table.
5.
EXPANDthe locale or period in which the action of a novel, play, film, etc., takes place: The setting of this story is Verona in the 15th century.
6.
Also called stage setting, stage set. the scenery and other properties used in a dramatic performance.
7.
COLLAPSEMusic.
a.
a piece of music composed for certain words.
b.
a piece of music composed for a particular medium, or arranged for other than the original medium.
Related forms
non·set·ting, adjective
un·set·ting, adjective
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Word Origin & History
setting
late 14c., "fact or action of being set or setting," from set (v.). Ref. to mounts for jewels, etc. is from 1815; meaning "background, history, environment" is attested from 1841.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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