verb / adjective / noun
set
SET/set/
To establish something in a chosen position or condition.
The man sets the filled vase onto the coaster at the table's center.
Etymology
Old English settan expressed causing something to sit or rest in a place. That placement idea extends to bringing something into a particular state, as in setting it on fire.
In context
for critical work you can use a gray card to set a custom white balance for accurate color reproduction
More examples
- The concrete needs time to set before we walk on it.
- We follow a set schedule every weekday.
- Everyone is set for the trip tomorrow.
- The stage crew builds a kitchen set for the play.
Forms
set · sets · setting
setting noun — The position chosen for an adjustable control.