Setting or Settings may refer to: * A

location (geography) In geography, location or place is used to denote a region (point, line, or area) on Earth's surface. The term ''location'' generally implies a higher degree of certainty than ''place'', the latter often indicating an entity with an ambiguous bou ...

where something is set *

Set construction Set construction is the process undertaken by a construction manager to build full-scale scenery, as specified by a production designer or art director working in collaboration with the director of a production to create a set for a theatr ...

in theatrical scenery *

Setting (narrative) A setting (or backdrop) is the time and geographic location within a narrative, either non-fiction or fiction. It is a literary element. The setting initiates the main backdrop and mood for a story. The setting can be referred to as story worl ...

, the place and time in a work of narrative, especially fiction *

Setting up to fail "Setting up to fail" is a phrase denoting a no-win situation designed in such a way that the person in the situation cannot succeed at the task which they have been assigned. It is considered a form of workplace bullying. There are also situation ...

a manipulative technique to engineer failure *

Stonesetting Stonesetting is the art of securely setting or attaching gemstones into jewelry. Cuts There are two general types of gemstone cutting: cabochon and facet. Cabochons are smooth, often domed, with flat backs. Agates and turquoise are usually ...

, in jewelry, when a diamond or gem is set into a frame or bed *

Campaign setting A campaign setting is a setting for a tabletop role-playing game or wargame campaign. Most campaign settings are fictional worlds; however, some are historical or contemporary real-world locations. A '' campaign'' is a series of individual adve ...

in role-playing play * In computers and electronics, the

computer configuration In communications or computer systems, a configuration of a system refers to the arrangement of each of its functional units, according to their nature, number and chief characteristics. Often, configuration pertains to the choice of hardware, ...

or options of the software or device ** System Settings, a MacOS application **

Settings (Windows) Windows Settings (formerly PC settings), or simply Settings app, is a component of Microsoft Windows. It allows users to adjust their user preferences, configure their operating system, and manage their connected devices. Microsoft introduced Set ...

(also known as the Control Panel) *

Typesetting Typesetting is the composition of text for publication, display, or distribution by means of arranging physical ''type'' (or ''sort'') in mechanical systems or '' glyphs'' in digital systems representing '' characters'' (letters and other ...

Set and setting Set and setting, when referring to a psychedelic drug experience or the use of other psychoactive substances, means one's mindset (shortened to "set") and the physical and social environment (the "setting") in which the user has the experience ...

, the context for psychedelic drug experiences *

Setting (knot) This page explains commonly used terms related to knots. B Bend A bend is a knot used to join two lengths of rope. Bight A bight is a slack part in the middle of a rope, usually a curve or loop. "Any slack part of a rope between the t ...

, the tightening of a knot *

Musical setting A musical setting is a musical composition that is written on the basis of a literary work. The literary work is said to be ''set'', or adapted, ''to music''. Musical settings include choral music and other vocal music. A musical setting is made to ...

, the composition of music for an existing text, usually in

choral music A choir ( ), also known as a chorale or chorus (from Latin ''chorus'', meaning 'a dance in a circle') is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform or in other words ...

Setting (band) Setting is an American instrumental band from Durham, North Carolina. History Beginnings and ''Shone a Rainbow Light On'' (2021-2023) The band was formed in Durham in 2021 by three musicians playing together in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemi ...

, American musical ensemble from Durham, North Carolina

Education

Ability grouping Ability grouping is the educational practice of grouping Student, students by potential or past Academic achievement, achievement for a relevant activity. Ability groups are usually small, informal groups formed within a single classroom. It dif ...

, small groups formed within a single classroom *

Tracking (education) Tracking is separating students by what is assessed as academic ability into groups for all subjects or certain classes and curriculum within a school. Track assignment is typically based on academic ability, other factors often influence placement ...

, also called streaming, separating pupils by academic ability into groups for all subjects within a school * The location where the education takes place, for example the

classroom A classroom, schoolroom or lecture room is a learning space in which both children and adults learn. Classrooms are found in educational institutions of all kinds, ranging from preschools to universities, and may also be found in other place ...

, known as the educational setting

Education

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