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   Set·ting

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   noun

   • 1. the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place: "cozy waterfront cottage in a peaceful country setting" Similar surroundingspositionsituationenvironmentbackgroundbackdropmilieuenvironshabitatspotplacelocationlocalesitescenecontextframeareaneighborhoodregiondistrictmise en scènetechnical:locus
   • ▪ the place and time at which a play, novel, or film is represented as happening: "short stories with a contemporary setting"
   • 2. a piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry: "a garnet in a heavy gold setting" Similar mountingmountfixturesurround
   • 3. a piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words: "a setting of Yevtushenko's bleak poem"
   • 4. short for place setting
   • 5. a speed, height, or temperature at which a machine or device can be adjusted to operate: "if you find the room getting too hot, check the thermostat setting"

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2. www.chompingatthelit.com › what-is-setting-inWhat is Setting in Literature? | Definition & Examples

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   May 12, 2024 · 1. Physical Setting. This is the basic element people think of when they think of setting. It includes the specific geographical location of where the story takes place, including landscapes, buildings, and natural features. Example: The physical setting of Ray Bradbury’s short story “The Veldt” is the Happy Life home, a futuristic ...

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   May 8, 2024 · Open Settings. Click on Personalization. Click the Lock screen page on the right side. (Image credit: Mauro Huculak) Use the "Personalize your lock screen" setting and select the Slideshow option ...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › set an exampleSet an example Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 7, 2024 · set an example: [idiom] to behave in a way that shows other people how to behave.

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   May 9, 2024 · The meaning of SET A PRECEDENT is to decide something that will be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future. How to use set a precedent in a sentence.

7. neilchasefilm.com › setting-of-a-storyWhat is the Setting of a Story? [Definition, Examples & How ...

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   May 4, 2024 · The setting of a story is like the canvas on which all the events unfold. It’s the place, time, and environment where your characters live, breathe, and experience their adventures. A vivid setting can transport readers, making them feel as if they’ve stepped right into the world you’ve created.

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8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › set a recordSet a record Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 6, 2024 · set a record: [idiom] to achieve something no other person or thing has achieved.

9. therapist.com › self-development › goal-settingGoal setting: Tips and techniques | therapist.com

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   May 3, 2024 · Setting SMART goals is perhaps the most widely taught goal-setting strategy in schools. “SMART” is an acronym for a set of simple standards goals should meet. Specific: You make sure your goal is clear and well-defined. Measurable: You use tangible metrics to track your progress. Achievable: You set a goal you can realistically achieve.