| noun | the context and environment in which something is set “the perfect setting for a ghost story” |
| noun | the state of the environment in which a situation exists “you can't do that in a university setting” |
| noun | arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted |
| noun | the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event “the historical context” |
| noun | the physical position of something “he changed the setting on the thermostat” |
| noun | a table service for one person “a place setting of sterling flatware” |
| noun | a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place “the diamond was in a plain gold mount” |
| verb | put into a certain place or abstract location “Put your things here” |
| verb | fix conclusively or authoritatively “set the rules” |
| verb | decide upon or fix definitely “fix the variables” |
| verb | establish as the highest level or best performance “set a record” |
| verb | put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state “set the house afire” |
| verb | fix in a border “The goldsmith set the diamond” |
| verb | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc “Get the children ready for school!” |
| verb | set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly “set clocks or instruments” |
| verb | locate “The film is set in Africa” |
| verb | disappear beyond the horizon “the sun sets early these days” |
| verb | adapt for performance in a different way “set this poem to music” |
| verb | put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground “Let's plant flowers in the garden” |
| verb | apply or start “set fire to a building” |
| verb | become gelatinous “the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme” |
| verb | set in type “My book will be typeset nicely” |
| verb | put into a position that will restore a normal state “set a broken bone” |
| verb | insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) |
| verb | give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor |
| verb | urge to attack someone “The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders” |
| verb | estimate “We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.” |
| verb | equip with sails or masts “rig a ship” |
| verb | get ready for a particular purpose or event “set up an experiment” |
| verb | alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard “Adjust the clock, please” |
| verb | bear fruit “the apple trees fructify” |
| verb | arrange attractively “dress my hair for the wedding” |
| scopal | adjective | of or relating to scope |
| contextual | adjective | relating to or determined by or in context |
| circumstantial | adjective | fully detailed and specific about particulars |
| set | verb | put into a certain place or abstract location |
| mount | verb | fix onto a backing, setting, or support |
| set | noun | the act of putting something in position |
| setting | noun | the physical position of something |
| place | noun | a blank area |
| placement | noun | the spatial property of the way in which something is placed |
| position | noun | the act of putting something in a certain place |
| positioner | noun | (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track |
| determination | noun | a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration |
| determinant | adjective | having the power or quality of deciding |
| determiner | noun | one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases |
| limit | noun | final or latest limiting point |
| mark | noun | something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal |
| preparative | adjective | preceding and preparing for something |
| preparatory | adjective | preceding and preparing for something |
| preparation | noun | the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) |
| ready | noun | poised for action |
| readying | noun | the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose |
| localization | noun | a determination of the place where something is |
| locale | noun | the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) |
| arranger | noun | a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance |
| plant | noun | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion |
| planter | noun | a decorative pot for house plants |
| planting | noun | putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow |
| congelation | noun | the process of congealing; solidification by (or as if by) freezing |
| typesetter | noun | one who sets written material into type |
| countersink | noun | a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface |
| rig | noun | formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel |
| rigger | noun | someone who rigs ships |
| rigging | noun | formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel |
| adjustive | adjective | conducive to adjustment |
| adjustable | adjective | capable of being regulated |
| adjustment | noun | the act of adjusting something to match a standard |
| adjuster | noun | one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement |
| corrective | adjective | tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition |
| fructification | noun | the bearing of fruit |
| fruit | noun | the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant |
| arrangement | noun | an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging |
| coiffure | noun | the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) |