Definition of a-set in English English dictionary
- Borel set
- Any of the members of a Borel σ-algebra
- Mandelbrot set
- the set of complex numbers c for which the orbit of 0 under iteration of the complex quadratic polynomial zn+1 = zn2 + c remains bounded. The boundary of this set is a fractal
- Set
- An ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction
- TV set
- Alternative form of television set
- all set
- Ready; prepared
I'm all set to leave for my vacation.
- arithmetical set
- A set of natural numbers that can be defined by a formula of first-order Peano arithmetic
- box set
- A set of related books from a particular author or genre that are contained within a box
- box set
- Related musical or video recordings that are gathered on multiple compact discs, DVDs or Blu-rays, and placed in a box, along with a small booklet
- boxed set
- A collection of recordings sold together in a single package
- character set
- The set of characters encoded by a given character encoding
- character set
- A set of characters together with a character encoding
- chess set
- a set of chesspieces and a chessboard
- close-set
- set close together
Admittedly it consisted of only two pages of foolscap; but the lines, to my favor, were executed with a fine hand, resulting in close-set characters . . .
- closed set
- A set whose complement is open
- compression set
- The tendency of soft materials, such as elastomers, to undergo permanent deformation; the tendency of such materials to have a memory or to lose their ability to recover in a completely elastic manner
- contrast set
- A set of concepts whose names are coordinate terms
- convex set
- The set consisting of all parts of the line segment that joins a pair of points
- countable set
- A set that is finite or can be put in one-to-one relation with the integers
- crystal set
- An early radio receiver, having no electrical power supply except the radio waves themselves; it used a crystal of lead or cadmium sulphide and a wire (the cat's whisker) touching the crystal's surface
- data set
- a modem (that connects a device such as a teletype to an ordinary telephone)
- data set
- a file of related records on a computer-readable medium such as disk, especially one on a mainframe computer; a dataset
- data set
- A set of data to be analyzed
- dead set
- By extension, a determined effort
I might not graduate first in my class, but I'll make a dead set at it.
- dead set
- The rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter
The judge at the dog show took points off the Irish setter's dead set because its right ear twitched a few times.
- dead set
- unswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined
The governor is dead set against the concealed weapons permit legislation and will veto it even if it costs her the re-election.
- dead set against
- Completely opposed, with no possibility of a change of mind
I am dead set against letting the dog sleep in anyone's bedroom.
- dead-set
- Alternative spelling of dead set
- dominating set
- A set of vertices of a graph, such that each vertex in that graph is either in that set or adjacent to some vertex in that set
- drum set
- A collection of drums and other percussion instruments designed to be played together
- edge set
- The set of all the edges of a graph
- empty set
- The unique set that contains no elements. Notation: Ø or {}
- film set
- The enclosure in which a film scene is shot; includes scenery and props
- fixed set
- A set which is unchanged by a function or other mapping. Formally: a set, S, is a fixed set of a function, f, if and only if for all x in S, f(x)=x
- fuzzy set
- A set whose elements have degrees of membership, instead of only full and empty membership
- have one's heart set on
- to want or desire deeply, regardless of practicality or rationality
He should buy a truck for his job, but he has his heart set on a sports car.
- hot set
- A film set in which furniture and props have been positioned for an imminent shoot, so labeled to prevent said items from being moved and thus compromising continuity in the finished product
- if you love somebody, set them free
- One should be willing to let go of someone they love if they truly love them
- independent set
- a set of vertices of a graph, such that no pair of them are adjacent to each other; in other words, a set of vertices which are all "independent" of each other
- instruction set
- The set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute; the corresponding set of assembly language mnemonics
- jet set
- To follow the life style of the jet set
- jet set
- A set of wealthy people who travel for pleasure
- jet set
- Relating to the life style of the jet set
- key set identifier
- A value that is used to identify a key
- key set identifiers
- plural form of key set identifier
- level set
- The set of values x for which a real-valued function f(x) is equal to a given constant
- measurable set
- A subset of a given measurable space which is a member of the σ-algebra of that space
- nail set
- A punch that drives in a nail so that its head is level with or below the surface
The tool to do this is a nail set, which is essentially a pointy steel rod.
- negligible set
- A set that is small enough that it can be ignored for some purpose
- null set
- negligible set (in measure theory, a set which is negligible for the purposes of the measure in question)
- null set
- A less common name for the empty set
- on your mark, get set, go!
- A three-command start when racing: "on your mark" = get on your lane/spot; "get set" = get to starting position; "go" = take off
- open set
- A set which can be described as an (arbitrary) union of open balls. Equivalently, a set such that for every point in it, there is an open ball centered at that point, such that that open ball is contained by the set
- open set
- Informally, a set such that the target point of a movement by a small amount in any direction from any point in the set is still in the set; exemplified by a full circle without its boundary
- open set
- Most generally, a member of the topology of a given topological space
- partially ordered set
- Said set together with said partial order; the ordered pair of said set and said partial order
- partially ordered set
- A set having a specified partial order
- perceptual set
- A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another
- perfect set
- A set which is equal to its set of limit points. That is, a set A is perfect if A' = A
The Cantor set is perfect.
- point-set topology
- The general field of topology, not restricting attention to specific classes of spaces, and not using algebraic topology
- power set
- The set of all subsets of a set. Notation for a set S: \mathcal{P}(S) or 2S
The power set of {1, 2} is {Ø, {1}, {2}, {1, 2}}.
- pre-set
- To set in advance
- ready, set, go!
- An expression used to tell people, for example racers, to go
- saw set
- A device used to sharpen the teeth of a hand saw and adjust their set (the amount each tooth protrudes to the side of the saw to create the kerf)
- scuba set
- The set of equipment required by a scuba diver to be at ease when submerged for extended periods of time. Modern equipment sets include tanks containing mixes of nitrogen in varied ratios with oxygen (the most common ratios are 21%, 32% and 36% oxygen), a buoyancy control device, a first- and second-stage regulator (to allow the regulated flow of gas from the tank into the user's respiratory system), a wetsuit and accessories for heat insulation, fins for underwater propulsion, as well as a mask (to be able to see underwater) and a snorkel (for moving around the surface of the water without using up breathing gas). Many divers also choose to dive with a diving knife (in case of a tangle with a net, etc.), and night divers may also dive with a waterproof flashlight
- service set identifier
- a code that identifies the network to which packets on a wireless network belong
- service set identifiers
- plural form of service set identifier
- set
- A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets
- set
- A sett; a hole made and lived in by a badger
- set
- To defeat a contract
- set
- The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack
- set
- To locate, to backdrop (a play, etc)
He says he will set his next film in France.
- set
- Three of a kind in poker. In community card games, the term is usually reserved for a situation in which a pair in a player's hand is matched by a single card on the board. Compare with trips. Weisenberg, Michael (2000) . MGI/Mike Caro University. ISBN 978-1880069523
- set
- A drum kit, a drum set
He plays the set on Saturdays.
- set
- to sit
He set down on the stool in the corner of the room.
- set
- To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface
- set
- To begin to move; to go forth
The king is set from London, and the scene is now transported, gentles, to Southampton.
- set
- A collection of various objects for a particular purpose
a set of tools.
- set
- To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack
- set
- To introduce or describe
An incident which happened about this time will set the characters of these two lads more fairly before the discerning reader than is in the power of the longest dissertation.
- set
- The amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf
- set
- To prepare (a stage or film set)
- set
- A punch for setting nails in wood
nail set.
- set
- A complete series of games, forming part of a match
- set
- The initial or basic formation of dancers
- set
- Fixed in a certain style
- set
- The scenery for a film or play
- set
- To arrange with dishes and cutlery
Please set the table for our guests.
- set
- A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest
This is the fourth set of benchpresses.
- set
- To compile, to make (a crossword)
- set
- An object made up several parts
a set of steps.
- set
- Fixed in one’s opinion
I’m set against the idea of smacking children to punish them.
- set
- Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as it rotates
The moon sets at 8:00 PM tonight.
- set
- To determine or settle
to set the rent.
- set
- To devise and assign (work) to
The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot.
- set
- Intent, determined (to do something)
set on getting to his destination.
- set
- A group of people, usually meeting socially
the country set.
- set
- To put (something) down, to rest
Set the tray there.
- set
- Prearranged
a set menu.
- set
- A complete series of points, forming part of a match
- set
- A device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television
television set.
- set
- To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form
In the Annapolis Valley, in spite of an irregular bloom, the fruit has set well and has, as yet, been little affected by scab.
- set
- To fit (someone) up in a situation
- set
- A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces
- set
- A matching collection of similar things
a set of tables.
- set
- To adjust
I set the alarm at 6 a.m.
- set
- Ready, prepared
- set
- To solidify
The glue sets in 4 minutes.
- set
- A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it
- set
- To arrange (type)
It was a complex page, but he set it quickly.
- set
- Set theory
- set about
- To attack
Two youths set about him.
- set about
- To initiate or begin some action
He set about designing his homepage.
- set apart
- To separate or isolate
- set apart
- To select something or someone for a specific purpose
- set aside
- To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose
Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum.
- set aside
- To declare something invalid or null and void
- set aside
- To disagree with something and reject or overturn it
- set back
- To remove from or allow distance
Set it back from the road by twenty or thirty feet.
- set back
- To cost money, as
How much do you suppose that fancy dress set her back?.
- set back
- To delay or obstruct
I expect it will set us back by a day or so, but I think a side trip will be worthwhile.
- set down
- To write
I set down this account so others may benefit from my experience.
- set down
- To place, especially on the ground or a surface; to cease carrying
- set fire
- to light using fire
They set fire to the house.
- set foot
- To enter
Yet had I scarce set foot in the passage when I stopped, remembering how once already this same evening I had played the coward, and run home scared with my own fears.
- set foot
- To step onto
After the boat capsized, I thought that I would never set foot on dry land again.
- set for life
- Possessing sufficient resources, especially financial, to last a lifetime
It wasn't that long ago when getting a bank job after school meant you were set for life.
- set forth
- To begin a journey or expedition
- set forth
- To present for consideration; to propose
- set free
- To release, to free, to give freedom to
Well, you can tell Nan that she won't marry Peter Mallory with my consent. I'll never set her free to be another man's wife..
- set in
- To take root, become established
That was the point at which the rot set in.
- set in one's ways
- Driven by habit; inclined or determined to continue according to one's custom or established preferences
He's as set in his ways now as a little old man.
- set in stone
- permanent; certain; firm
The decision won't be set in stone until we release the documents.
- set in stone
- to make permanent, certain, or firm
The plan looks good, but don't set it in stone until we have discussed it a bit more.
- set list
- A band's playlist of the order of songs in a live performance
- set of pipes
- A wind instrument incorporating multiple pipes, such as a panpipe or bagpipe
The old man taught the boy to play the flute, and together they constructed a set of pipes—the pipes o' Pan—and out along the river they would play.
- set of pipes
- Voice for singing
Peaches—who usually raps her lyrics in husky tones—also reveals she has one helluva set of pipes, belting out Talk to Me with enough power to give any disco diva pause.
- set off
- To offset, to compensate for: to reduce the effect of, by having a contrary effect
When a woman had made such a mistake, there was only one way to repair it,—to accept it. One folly was enough, especially it was to last for ever; a second one would not much set it off.
- set off
- To make angry
Don't set him off or he won't shut up all day.
- set off
- To cause to explode
What a tragedy, that someone would set off a bomb in a crowded place.
- set off
- To leave; to begin a journey or trip
He set off in search of better opportunities.
- set off
- To begin; to cause; to initiate
I had no idea that one simple comment would set off such a huge argument.
- set on
- To encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone
I will set the dogs on you, if you don't leave right now!.
- set on fire
- To cause to begin to burn
- set on fire
- To arouse passionate feelings in
You set my heart on fire.
- set one's cap at
- to choose the man as a potential husband (of a girl). Or, more generally, to choose something as a goal
How he has escaped marriage until now I cannot tell: the number of caps set in his direction would furnish a warehouse. — Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise.
- set one's shoulder to the wheel
- To start hard work; to begin to toil
- set operation
- A mathematical operation that returns a set taking one or more sets as input
- set out
- To go out, leave
I had been calling Nobs in the meantime and was about to set out in search of him, fearing, to tell the truth, to do so lest I find him mangled and dead among the trees of the acacia grove, when he suddenly emerged from among the boles, his ears flattened, his tail between his legs and his body screwed into a suppliant S. He was unharmed except for minor bruises; but he was the most chastened dog I have ever seen.
- set out
- To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing
This contract sets out all the terms of the agreement as we discussed.
- set out
- To start an activity with the intention of finishing it
Many young people set out to change the world.
- set phrase
- A common expression whose wording is not subject to variation
Bally remarks in passing, as Hall does not, that the inversion in toujours est-il que is part of a set phrase and hence invariable.
- set phrase
- A common expression whose words cannot be replaced by synonymous words without compromising the meaning
If it proves clearly unfeasible to make the audience laugh at a thin and far-fetched joke, it is always better to change the way the joke works . . . for instance, a pun based on the speaker's taking literally some set phrase or metaphor with a pun based on phonetic similarity.
- set phrases
- plural form of set phrase
- set piece
- any planned strategy that a team uses after play is restarted with a free kick, penalty kick, corner kick, goal kick, throw-in or kickoff
Roberto Carlos is deadly from set pieces.
- set piece
- an elaborate action scene in a movie or video game
- set piece
- any carefully planned sequence of operations, especially as part of a military operation
- set piece
- a piece of freestanding stage scenery
- set pieces
- plural form of set piece
- set point
- A situation where if one of the two players wins the next point, (s)he will win the set (but not the match)
- set point
- A setting or location that is fixed
- set sail
- To embark on a voyage by boat
We set sail for the Caribbean.
- set screw
- A screw with threads the entire length and no head. Typically, setscrews have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded length
- set screw
- Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting. Frequently a setscrew (1), but may also refer to any other machine screw or thumb screw used for the purpose of setting
- set square
- a right angle tool used to determine if two surfaces join at a 90-degree angle, composed of two arms, usually made from metal
- set square
- A flat triangular piece of plastic or other material, having corners of precise angles, used in technical drawing
Descartes extended this classification by introducing his set-square compass. This is mechanism of sliding set squares that push each other... .
- set squares
- plural form of set square
- set straight
- To correct; to make right or true
He misspoke, but I quietly set him straight.
- set the Thames on fire
- To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim
- set the cat among the pigeons
- Alternative form of put the cat among the pigeons
- set the pace
- To establish a common goal by example
In May 2003, South Africa set the pace by banning thin plastic bags and imposing a tax on thick ones.
- set the pace
- To establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race
- set the stage
- To prepare; to establish the basis or required conditions
White House policies—on taxing and spending, trade and regulation—will set the stage for recovery.
- set the wheels in motion
- to initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve a goal (more quickly)
- set theoretically
- In a manner which uses set theory
- set theoretically
- In the sense of set theory
- set theory
- The mathematical theory of sets
- set to music
- To adapt a literary work by adding music (and often song)
- set to work
- To cause to begin working
I set the pump to work getting the water out of the basement.
- set to work
- To begin working at
As soon as I could, I set to work making the entries.
- set to work
- To begin working
Everyday he sets to work at the new assignments.
- set tool
- A blacksmithing tool meant to be struck by a hammer
- set top box
- A device that converts an incoming signal into a format displayable by a television
- set up
- To make (someone) proud or conceited (often in passive)
M. Robespierre looked at me sideways and smiled and said to Madame, ‘You're a young lady after my own heart.’ This set her up for the day.
- set up
- To gel or harden
Give the cement 24 hours to set up before walking on it.
- set up
- To cause to happen
Even a minor change can set up new bugs.
- set up
- In a position to function; ready
Now that I'm set up, this will take moments!.
- set up
- Arrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig
The election was set up!.
- set up
- To ready something for use
We set up the sprinkler.
- set up
- Logically order
Set up my CD collection.
- set up
- To trap or ensnare
I've got to set up that tasty rabbit.
- set up
- To matchmake; to arrange a date between two people
- set up shop
- To physically arrange a shop or workplace
He set up shop in his garage every Saturday.
- set up shop
- To establish a business
these companies could enjoy support required to set up shop for the long term.
- set-aside
- land that has been taken out of agricultural production to reduce crop surpluses
- set-aside
- reserved or booked in advance
- set-aside
- that has or have been set aside
- set-aside
- something that is set aside for a specific purpose
- set-aside
- taken out of agricultural production
- set-builder notation
- a mathematical notation for describing a set by stating the properties that its members must satisfy
- set-theoretic
- Of, relating to or using set theory
a set-theoretic proof.
- set-theoretic difference
- Given two sets A and B, the set-theoretic difference of A and B is the set that contains exactly those elements belonging to A but not to B; the relative complement of B in A
- set-theoretically
- Alternative spelling of set theoretically
- set-top box
- a device that connects some source of signal to a television set, often decrypting a digitally encrypted signal from a communications satellite or cable network
- set-top boxes
- plural form of set-top box
- skill set
- The skills needed to accomplish a specified task or perform a given function
- tea set
- The set of dishes for making and serving tea
- television set
- A television; an electronic device that receives television signals, and displays the resulting images on a screen
- totally ordered set
- A set having a specified total order
- uncountable set
- A set, containing infinite number of elements, whose elements can not be mapped one-to-one to the natural numbers. A set with a cardinality greater than that of the set of natural numbers
- universal set
- A set large enough to contain all sets under consideration in the current context
- set ablaze
- set on fire, ignite
- set him free
- release him, gave him his freedom
- set in stone
- no longer changeable; "the agreement is not yet set in stone"
- set up
- If you set up somewhere or set yourself up somewhere, you establish yourself in a new business or new area. the mayor's scheme offers incentives to firms setting up in lower Manhattan He worked as a dance instructor in London before setting himself up in Bucharest Grandfather set them up in a liquor business
- set out to do something
- (Ev ile ilgili) Begin doing something that is part of a plan
- set the agenda
- Decide what subjects other people should discuss and deal with, often in a way which shows that you have more authority than them
- aset
- aircrew survivability equipment trainer
- aset
- Association for Sandwich Education and Training
- aset
- (Automated Security Enhancement Tool) (n ) A tool, bundled with the SunOSTM 5 3 operating system, that enables a user to specify an overall system security level (low, medium, or high) and automatically maintain systems at those levels
