Definition of reset Reset

/ɹisɛˈt/ - [reeset] - re•set

We found 20 definitions of reset from 5 different sources.

What does reset mean?

Noun Plural: resets
reset - device for resetting instruments or controls
		device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
Verb resets, resetting, reset
reset - set to zero; "reset instruments and dials"
		set set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly; "set clocks or instruments"
reset - set anew; "They re-set the date on the clock"
		limit, define, specify, determine, fix, set restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
reset - adjust again after an initial failure
		readjust
		adjust, correct, set adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

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reset (Noun)
An act of resetting to the initial state.
reset (Noun)
Setting to zero.
reset (Noun)
Something that is reset.
reset (Noun)
A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.
reset (Noun)
That which is reset; printed matter set up again.
reset (Noun)
The crime of knowingly and dishonestly receiving stolen goods, or harbouring an outlaw.
reset (Verb)
To set back to the initial state.
reset (Verb)
To set to zero.
reset (Verb)
To adjust again after an initial failure.

reset (v. t.)
To set again; as, to reset type; to reset copy; to reset a diamond.
reset (n.)
The act of resetting.
reset (n.)
That which is reset; matter set up again.
reset (n.)
The receiving of stolen goods, or harboring an outlaw.
reset (v. t.)
To harbor or secrete; to hide, as stolen goods or a criminal.

To reset something is to bring it back to its' original position, or starting point. Computers often have a reset button, which will instantly take you to the boot up screen.

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