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reset.

To set back to the initial state.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɹiːˈsɛt/
  1. To set back to the initial state.

  2. To set to zero.

  3. To adjust; to set or position differently.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From re- + set.

noun/ˈɹiː.sɛt/
  1. The act of resetting to the initial state.

    also · figuratively
  2. The act of setting to zero.

  3. A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.

  4. That which is reset; printed matter set up again.

  5. The cleaning and tidying of one's home. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy69x9wl2no

Where this word comes from

From re- + set.

noun/ɹɪˈsɛt//ɹəˈsɛt/
  1. The crime of knowingly and dishonestly receiving stolen goods, or harbouring an outlaw.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle Scots resett, from Early Scots reset, from Anglo-Norman recet (noun), recetter (verb), from Latin receptus (noun), receptāre (verb). Compare receipt.

verb/ɹɪˈsɛt//ɹəˈsɛt/
  1. To receive and hide (stolen goods, or a criminal, etc.)

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle Scots resett, from Early Scots reset, from Anglo-Norman recet (noun), recetter (verb), from Latin receptus (noun), receptāre (verb). Compare receipt.

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