setting
noun
the act of a person or thing that sets.
settings
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pluralof setting.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The exhibition is organized into six themed “chambers” devoted to Gothic horror, psychological horror, science, slashers, religion and ghosts, with settings ranging from a shadowy crypt to a killer’s house and a haunted living room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
It will also let them decide on privacy settings for their account.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Users should take control of the browser for any tasks involving money, passwords, account settings or messages sent in their name, says Katie Moussouris, chief executive of Luta Security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
But they were present only in samples deposited in oxygenated settings.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
And, also, a super-boring day when Grandma and I scoured the dashboard and settings to make sure I was completely anonymous.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
