setting

Noun
  1. is a type of: environment, environs, surround, surroundings - the area in which something exists or lives
    subtypes: scenario - a setting for a work of art or literature
    same as: scene
  2. is a type of: environment - the totality of surrounding conditions
    subtypes:
    • canvas, canvass - the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
    • show window, showcase - a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
    same as: background, scope
  3. is a type of: stage - a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience
    has:
    • flat - scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage setting
    • prop, property - any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
    • set, stage set - representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
    same as: mise en scene, stage setting
  4. is a type of: environment - the totality of surrounding conditions
    subtypes:
    • conditions - the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare
    • conditions - the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
    same as: circumstance, context
  5. is a type of: place, position - the particular portion of space occupied by something
  6. is a type of: service, table service - tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
    same as: place setting
  7. is a type of: mounting - framework used for support or display
    subtypes: pave - a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
    same as: mount

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