place settings

noun

plural of place setting
as in settings

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  1. settings
  2. setups
Noun
  • Be sure to adjust the spreader settings to reduce the application rate by half with this approach.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The system also cannot solve physical hardware failures simply by changing software settings.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of settings
Noun
  • Designed as a water-free alternative to costly water-spraying setups, this technology mitigates high track temperatures caused by extreme heat waves, reducing deformation risks and speed delays.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike existing luxury setups, the doors open in unison to reveal a completely open cabin space without a central B-pillar obstructing entry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of setups
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“Place settings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place%20settings. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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