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The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
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The act of setting.
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the setting of the sun
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A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
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A level or placement that a knob or control is set to.
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the volume setting on a television
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The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
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Hunting with a setter.
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Something set in, or inserted.
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A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).
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Bach's setting of the Magnificat
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The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
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The direction of a current of wind.