Definitions for Resetriˈsɛt; ˈriˌsɛt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
re•setriˈsɛt; ˈriˌsɛt(v.; n.)-set, -set•ting
(v.t.)to set again.
Category: Common Vocabulary
to set back the odometer on (a vehicle) to a lower reading.
Category: Common Vocabulary
(v.i.)to become set again.
Category: Common Vocabulary
(n.)the act of resetting.
something reset.
Origin of reset:
1645–55
re•set′ter(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
reset(verb)
device for resetting instruments or controls
reset(verb)
set anew
"They re-set the date on the clock"
reset(verb)
set to zero
"reset instruments and dials"
readjust, reset(verb)
adjust again after an initial failure
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
reset(verb)ˈsɛt; n. ˈriˌsɛt
to adjust a device or machine back to its original settings
How to reset your MP3 player if it freezes.
Wiktionary
reset(Noun)
An act of resetting
reset(Noun)
Something that is reset
reset
A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.
reset(Verb)
To set back to the initial state.
reset(Verb)
To set to zero
reset
To adjust again after an initial failure
reset(Noun)
the crime of knowingly and dishonestly receiving stolen goods
Reset(Noun)
A button that resets a device, often a computer.
Origin: From reset.
Webster Dictionary
Reset(verb)
to set again; as, to reset type; to reset copy; to reset a diamond
Reset(noun)
the act of resetting
Reset(noun)
that which is reset; matter set up again
Reset(noun)
the receiving of stolen goods, or harboring an outlaw
Reset(verb)
to harbor or secrete; to hide, as stolen goods or a criminal
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