What does reset mean?
Definitions for reset
riˈsɛt; ˈriˌsɛtre·set
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Princeton's WordNet
resetverb
device for resetting instruments or controls
resetverb
set anew
"They re-set the date on the clock"
resetverb
set to zero
"reset instruments and dials"
readjust, resetverb
adjust again after an initial failure
Wiktionary
resetnoun
An act of resetting
resetnoun
Something that is reset
reset
A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.
resetverb
To set back to the initial state.
resetverb
To set to zero
reset
To adjust again after an initial failure
resetnoun
the crime of knowingly and dishonestly receiving stolen goods
Resetnoun
A button that resets a device, often a computer.
Etymology: From reset.
ChatGPT
reset
Reset refers to the act of restoring a device, system or process back to its original state or factory settings. It generally involves erasing all added data or configuration to remove errors, solve technical problems or start anew.
Webster Dictionary
Resetverb
to set again; as, to reset type; to reset copy; to reset a diamond
Resetnoun
the act of resetting
Resetnoun
that which is reset; matter set up again
Resetnoun
the receiving of stolen goods, or harboring an outlaw
Resetverb
to harbor or secrete; to hide, as stolen goods or a criminal
Etymology: [OF. recete, recepte, a receiving. Cf. Receipt.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Reset
rē-set′, v.t. and v.i. to set again.—n. printed matter set over again.—adj. Reset′table (Tenn.), that may be reset.
Reset
re-set′, v.t. (Scot.) to receive and hide, as stolen goods, or a criminal.—n. Reset′ter, one who receives and hides stolen goods. [Perh. receipt.]
Editors Contribution
resetverb
Once more in return; fixed or arranged in advance to do something. 1.) Set again or differently. 2.) To enter the state representing the numeral 0.
The reset is inevitable.
Etymology: Calculate
Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on November 18, 2023
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Anagrams for reset »
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steer
stere
stree
terse
trees
tsere
reest
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of reset in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of reset in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of reset in a Sentence
Hillary Clinton was completely misguided and uninformed with regards to the intention of Putin, (current Prime Minister Dmitry) Medvedev and Russia. And her great mistake was characterized by her pressing that reset button with a great big smile ... that somehow she thought Russia was going to be our friend and ally.
( A less overtly aggressive response) would imply that Beijing does not wish to escalate tension with the US to a level that can risk getting out of hand, a reset in US-China ties is not on the agenda, but an easing of tension is not beyond the realm of possibility.
The reasons for doing this range from people wanting to know themselves more, to people who want to rest, reset and relax, to those who want to explore consciousness and deepen their meditation practice, when someone goes into the darkness, all these things that were important to them like money, fame, power, status, being worthy – they all become insignificant and meaningless in the dark.
Our decision makers need to hit the reset button.
Junior Finance Minister Jayant Sinha:
Yes, there are certain programs where we have had, from the central side, a reduction, but that's because we are going through a reset of the fiscal architecture.
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- إعادة تعيينArabic
- resetovatCzech
- NulstilDanish
- rücksetzen, zurücksetzenGerman
- επαναρυθμίζω, επανεκκινώ, επαναφέρωGreek
- restarigiEsperanto
- reiniciarSpanish
- alkutila, resetoida, palautus, asetusarvo, nollaus, nollataFinnish
- remettre à zéro, réinitialiserFrench
- रीसेटHindi
- վերակայելArmenian
- atur ulangIndonesian
- ripristinare, resettare, azzerareItalian
- אִתחוּלHebrew
- リセットJapanese
- 다시 놓기Korean
- resetLatin
- herinitialiseren, terugstellenDutch
- tilbakestilleNorwegian
- ResetowaniePolish
- restabelecer, reiniciarPortuguese
- resetațiRomanian
- сброс, перезагрузить, перезагрузка, перезагружатьRussian
- återställa, nollställaSwedish
- மீட்டமைக்கTamil
- SıfırlaTurkish
- скинутиUkrainian
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