setting — English Dictionary

Noun

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).

   Examples

   the setting of the sun

   the setting, or hardening, of moist plaster of Paris

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.

   Examples

   the volume setting on a television

5. The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.

6. Hunting with a setter.

7. Something set in, or inserted.

   Examples

   Thou shalt set in it settings of stones.

8. A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).

   Examples

   Schubert's setting of Goethe's poem

   Bach's setting of the Magnificat

9. The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.

10. The direction of a current of wind.

Adjective

1. That disappears below the horizon.

   Narrower terms

   record-setting

   Examples

   the setting sun

   More examples (1)

   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.

Noun

1. the context and environment in which something is set

   Synonyms

   scene

   Broader terms

   environmentenvironssurroundingssurround

   Examples

   the perfect setting for a ghost story

2. the state of the environment in which a situation exists

   Synonyms

   backgroundscope

   Broader terms

   environment

   Examples

   you can't do that in a university setting

3. arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted

   Synonyms

   mise en scenestage setting

   Broader terms

   stage

4. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

   Synonyms

   contextcircumstance

   Broader terms

   environment

   Examples

   the historical context

5. the physical position of something

   Broader terms

   positionplace

   Examples

   he changed the setting on the thermostat

6. a table service for one person

   Synonyms

   place setting

   Broader terms

   servicetable service

   Examples

   a place setting of sterling flatware

7. a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place

   Synonyms

   mount

   Broader terms

   mounting

   Examples

   the diamond was in a plain gold mount