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reset

verb re·set \(ˌ)rē-ˈset\

: to move (something) back to an original place or position

: to put (a broken bone) back in the correct position for healing

: to put (a gem) into a new piece of jewelry

re·setre·set·ting

Full Definition of RESET

transitive verb
1
:  to set again or anew <reset type> <reset a diamond> <reset a circuit breaker>
2
:  to change the reading of often to zero <reset an odometer>
re·set \ˈrē-ˌset\ noun
re·set·table \-ˈse-tə-bəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of RESET

1628
RESET Defined for Kids

reset

verb re·set \ˌrē-ˈset\
re·setre·set·ting

Definition of RESET for Kids

:  to set again <Remember to reset your clock.>

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