Meaning

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario..

Definitions by Sense

1. The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
2. The act of setting (various senses).
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 to which a knob or control is set.
5. The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
6. Hunting with a setter.
7. Something set in, or inserted.
8. A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).

Example Sentences

the setting of the sun

the setting, or hardening, of moist plaster of Paris

the volume setting on a television

Thou shalt set in it settings of stones.

Schubert's setting of Goethe's poem

Bach's setting of the Magnificat

the setting sun

As we stood waiting for the departure time with the setting sun twinkling on the great brass dome of our 2-4-0, the sound of church bells was the only one apart from the measured tread of the guard slowly pacing towards his van, and, standing at an open window, I more than once heard the fireman's "Right away!" to his mate in acknowledgement of a desultory wave of the unfurled green flag.

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When Should You Use Setting?

Use setting when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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