Definition of "setting"

present participle and gerund of set  examples

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.  examples

The act of setting.  examples

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

A level or placement that a knob or control is set to.  examples

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

Hunting with a setter.  examples

Something set in, or inserted.  quotations  examples

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

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

The direction of a current of wind.  examples

that disappears below the horizon  examples