English Explanatory Dictionary

reset

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To set back to the initial state.
  2. To set to zero.
  3. To adjust; to set or position differently.
noun
  1. The act of resetting to the initial state.
  2. The act of setting to zero.
  3. A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.
  4. That which is reset; printed matter set up again.
  5. The cleaning and tidying of one's home. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy69x9wl2no
noun
  1. The crime of knowingly and dishonestly receiving stolen goods, or harbouring an outlaw.
verb
  1. To receive and hide (stolen goods, or a criminal, etc.)
noun
  1. A button that resets a device, often a computer.

Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈsɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reset1.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reset2.wav /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ /ɹɪˈsɛt/ /ɹəˈsɛt/

Word forms

reset resets resetting ressett resetted

Etymology

From re- + set.

Synonyms

zeroize zeroization

Related words

resetter

Derived words

factory reset resetter soft reset hard-reset nonresetting resettability resettable reset the dial unreset great reset hard reset master reset reset button nonreset
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