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Definition of 'reset'

English

Etymology 1

Verb

  • To set back to the initial state.
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  • To set to zero.
  • To adjust again after an initial failure.

    • Noun

    (en-noun)
  • An act of resetting to the initial state
  • Setting to zero
  • Something that is reset
  • A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.
  • (typography) That which is reset; printed matter set up again.

    • Derived terms

    * factory reset * resettable * resetter

    Etymology 2

    From (receipt)

    Alternative forms

    * ressett

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (Scots law) the crime of knowingly and dishonestly receiving stolen goods, or harbouring an outlaw.

    • References

    * [http://www.police-information.co.uk/legislation/legislationindexsco.html
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    • Anagrams

    * English irregular past participles English irregular simple past forms English irregular verbs English past participles English verb simple past forms English verb forms using redundant wikisyntax English verbs with base form identical to past participle

    Similar to 'reset'

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