What does reset mean?
Definitions for reset
riˈsɛt; ˈriˌsɛtre·set
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word reset.
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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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
This man has turned a corner in his life, has hit a reset button, and he's now dedicated to telling the truth.
Look, you and I can go on for some time with the facts, and we could also observe the Republicans are losing their minds, and behaving in extreme ways, but, right now, the Democrats are in charge. And at some point, I do think that Joe Biden has to come up with some sort of a reset. Find a way to connect to the American people in a way that he hasn't, use the bully pulpit more effectively.
Today we [introduced] a motion to cut funding to the LAPD, as we reset our priorities in the wake of the murder of #GeorgeFloyd the #BlackLivesMatter call that we all support to end racism.
I don't have to forfeit my town, I don't need to forfeit my relationship with my Heavenly Father, I just have to have some time to do a moral reset, a spiritual reset, a financial reset, a friendship reset.
Bush was supposed to be an aberration and Obama a restoration, this idea of a reset seems a much tougher sell, especially since Trump's used Donald Trump lame-duck period to burn the house on the way out.
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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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