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Meaning of the word settings in English

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settings

Noun

1.

the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

Example:
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cozy waterfront cottage in a peaceful country setting
Synonym:
surroundingspositionsituationenvironmentbackgroundbackdropmilieuenvironshabitatspotplacelocationlocalesitescenecontextframeareaneighborhoodregiondistrictlocus
2.

a piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.

Example:
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a garnet in a heavy gold setting
Synonym:
mountingmountfixturesurround
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