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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
Rhymes with RESET
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RESETTABLE 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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