Thesaurus: sets

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1. n a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used n (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols n several exercises intended to be done in series n representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production n an unofficial association of people or groups n a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way n the act of putting something in position n a unit of play in tennis or squash n the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization n evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris n the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon n (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way n any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals v put into a certain place or abstract location v fix conclusively or authoritatively v decide upon or fix definitely v establish as the highest level or best performance v put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state v fix in a border v make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc v set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly v locate v disappear beyond the horizon v adapt for performance in a different way v put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground v apply or start v become gelatinous v set in type v put into a position that will restore a normal state v insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) v give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor v urge to attack someone v estimate v equip with sails or masts v get ready for a particular purpose or event v alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard v bear fruit v arrange attractively