the surroundings or environment of anything: The garden was a perfect setting for the house.
the mounting in which a jewel is set.
a group of all the articles, as of china, silver, or glass, required for setting a table or a single place at a table.
the 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.
Also called stage setting, stage set.the scenery and other properties used in a dramatic performance.
Music.
a piece of music composed for certain words.
a piece of music composed for a particular medium, or arranged for other than the original medium.
Origin of setting
First recorded in 1375–1425; Middle English; see origin at set, -ing1
synonym study for setting
2. See environment.
OTHER WORDS FROM setting
non·set·ting,adjectiveun·set·ting,adjective
Words nearby setting
set the record straight, set the scene for, set the table, set the wheels in motion, set the world on fire, setting, setting lotion, setting rule, setting-up exercise, settle, settle a score
The study will test the drug against a placebo in an outpatient setting.
New treatments aim to treat COVID-19 early, before it gets serious|Tina Hesman Saey|August 24, 2020|Science News
Serving the city since 1933, The Hawk offers retro cocktails in a comfortable setting.
Cleveland – The Rock and Roll Capital of the World|LGBTQ-Editor|August 21, 2020|No Straight News
Officials offer no information on how the “business settings” were arranged.
We’re Suing for COVID-19 Data|Scott Lewis and Jesse Marx|August 14, 2020|Voice of San Diego
The governor last week issued a new advisory to hospitals and labs, asking them to prioritize testing turnaround for individuals who are most at risk of spreading the virus to others, including those in nursing homes and congregate living settings.
Which Cities Have The Biggest Racial Gaps In COVID-19 Testing Access?|Soo Rin Kim|July 22, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
On Twitter specifically, account holders can review the number of active “sessions” and opt to log out other users and devices within their account settings.
Twitter hack jolts companies into a social media security check|Lara O'Reilly|July 17, 2020|Digiday
By setting no goals, the player must find their own purpose.
Lost For Thousands of Strokes: 'Desert Golfing' Is 'Angry Birds' as Modern Art|Alec Kubas-Meyer|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
When it comes to setting up a reward, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service considers “$50,000 commonplace.”
Post Office Robbers More Wanted Than ISIS|M.L. Nestel|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rape and sexual assault, whatever the setting, goes largely unreported.
College Girls Are Less Likely to Be Raped Than Non-Students|Brandy Zadrozny|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Going to Thanksgiving is like going to war; setting foot in a big-box store is like walking into World War Z.
Walmart Lifts Black Friday’s Curse|James Poulos|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Derika Moses hefted a case of 2-liter soda bottles while setting up a grocery store display in 2007.
Patients Screwed in Spine Surgery ‘Scam’|The Center for Investigative Reporting|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Frye was caught in a trap of his own setting and could not sleep nights.
Uncle Terry|Charles Clark Munn
This sport may be carried on from the 24th of July till October, from the rising to the setting of the sun.
The Natural History of Cage Birds|J. M. Bechstein
And setting our Guardes or Centinels, we beganne to fill water.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, and Discoveries of the English Nation, Volume XIV (of 16)|Richard Hakluyt
In spite of this, from the setting of the sun till long after its rising, all through the dark hours her teeth chattered.
Christmas Outside of Eden|Coningsby Dawson
Misunderstanding the implications of education and setting false priorities are also frequently invoked.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
British Dictionary definitions for setting
setting
/ (ˈsɛtɪŋ) /
noun
the surroundings in which something is set; scene
the scenery, properties, or background, used to create the location for a stage play, film, etc
musica composition consisting of a certain text and music provided or arranged for it
the metal mounting and surround of a gemdiamonds in an antique gold setting
the tableware, cutlery, etc, for a single place at table
any of a series of points on a scale or dial that can be selected to control the level as of temperature, speed, etc, at which a machine functions
a clutch of eggs in a bird's nest, esp a clutch of hen's eggs