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  • Definition
    • set :a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
      • a set of books|a set of golf clubs|a set of teeth

    • set :put into a certain place or abstract location
      • Put your things here|Set the tray down|Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children|Place emphasis on a certain point

    • set :(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
      • in no fit state to continue|fit to drop|laughing fit to burst|she was fit to scream|primed for a fight|we are set to go at any time

    • set :(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
      • the set of prime numbers is infinite

    • set :fix conclusively or authoritatively
      • set the rules

    • set :fixed and unmoving
      • with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare|his bearded face already has a set hollow look|a face rigid with pain

    • set :several exercises intended to be done in series
      • he did four sets of the incline bench press

    • set :decide upon or fix definitely
      • fix the variables|specify the parameters

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