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re⋅set

[v. ree-set; n. ree-set] verb, -set, -set⋅ting, noun
–verb (used with object)
1. to set again: to reset an alarm clock.
2. to set back the odometer on (an auto or other vehicle) to a lower reading: a used-car dealer charged with resetting his cars.
–verb (used without object)
3. to become set again: The alarm bell resets automatically.
–noun
4. the act of resetting.
5. that which is reset.
6. a plant which is replanted.
7. a device used in resetting an instrument or control mechanism.

Origin:
1645–55; re- + set


re⋅set⋅ta⋅ble, adjective
re⋅set⋅ter, noun
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re·set   (rē-sět')   
tr.v.   re·set, re·set·ting, re·sets
  1. To set again: reset a broken bone.

  2. To change the reading of: reset a clock.

n.   (rē'sět')
  1. The act of setting again.

  2. Something set again.

re·set'ta·ble adj., re·set'ter n.
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