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setting

setting

Meaning of setting

adjustable option

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British English/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
American English/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
Russian transcription[nɐˈstrojkə]
setting
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setting with Russian translation

setting usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я изменил настройку таймера на 30 минут.

I changed the timer setting to 30 minutes.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Установи настройку духовки на режим «выпечка» перед тем, как начать готовить торт.

Turn the oven setting to 'bake' before you start the cake.

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setting belongs to the topic "Household Appliances, Programming, Websites and Apps". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

settingнастройка
guestгость
greetingприветствие
viewвид
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно

setting synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between setting / setup / configuration / option / adjustment / preference

🇬🇧English
setting

general term for a configured value or option on a device

A2Very Often

Change the temperature setting on the oven.

Измените настройку температуры в духовке.

🇬🇧English

can mean the process of preparing a device or the initial arrangement of settings

A2Very Often

The microwave setup is simple—plug it in and set the clock.

Настройка микроволновки проста — подключите и установите время.

C
🇬🇧English
configuration

a technical term for the arrangement of settings and parameters of a device

B1Often

The refrigerator's configuration includes temperature zones and energy modes.

Конфигурация холодильника включает температурные зоны и энергорежимы.

🇬🇧English

a selectable choice or alternative, not necessarily a full configuration

A2Very Often

Select the eco option to save energy.

Выберите опцию «Эко», чтобы экономить электроэнергию.

A
🇬🇧English
adjustment

a small change made to a setting to improve or change performance

A2Often

Make a small adjustment to the timer.

Внесите небольшую регулировку в таймер.

🇬🇧English

a user's chosen option or priority, often stored in a preferences menu

A2Often

Set your display preferences in the app.

Установите предпочтения отображения в приложении.

🇬🇧English

a distinct operating state of a device (e.g., eco mode, turbo mode)

A2Very Often

Switch the washing machine to delicate mode.

Переключите стиральную машину в режим «Деликатная стирка».

P
🇬🇧English
parameter

a technical variable or value that defines how a device operates

B1Rarely

Adjust the pressure parameter before running the pump.

Отрегулируйте параметр давления перед запуском насоса.

T
🇬🇧English
tuning

making adjustments to improve performance; often used for engines, audio, or precise settings

B1Rarely

Tuning the oven settings improved baking results.

Точная настройка параметров духовки улучшила выпечку.

C
🇬🇧English
calibration

a precise adjustment to ensure measurements are accurate; more technical than a simple setting

B1Rarely

The oven's temperature sensor needs calibration for accurate cooking.

Датчик температуры духовки требует калибровки для точного приготовления.

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How to pronounce setting and what this word means

setting translation: настройка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce setting

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting translation

настройка

setting examples

I changed the timer setting to 30 minutes.

setting transcription

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/, /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

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Questions about this word

setting meaning: what does it mean?

adjustable option

setting pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

setting is pronounced as /ˈsɛtɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

setting definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I changed the timer setting to 30 minutes. Translation: Я изменил настройку таймера на 30 минут.

Is setting part of Websites and Apps vocabulary?

Yes, setting (настройка) can be learned in the Websites and Apps topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is setting part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, setting (настройка) can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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