set out; setting out; sets out
1
a
: to arrange and present graphically or systematically
b
: to mark out (something, such as a design) : lay out the plan of
2
: to state, describe, or recite at length
distributed copies of a pamphlet setting out his ideas in full—
S. F. Mason
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: to start out on a course, a journey, or a career
set out across the country
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Examples of setout in a Sentence
Noun
the setout of the stations at the polling place was a little confusing
Verb
in his inaugural address, the president set out his vision for the nation over the next four years
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Wind chills reached minus 36 Fahrenheit (minus 38 Celsius) that night in January 2022 as the family from India set out on foot to meet a waiting van.
—Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
When her favorite author from childhood reemerges with a new book and a chance to win the only existing copy, Lucy sets out to win this bizarre competition filled with riddles and games.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
While the memorandum sets out a pragmatic framework for managing AI’s growth, translating these policies into effective action will require sustained commitment and resources.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Zoom in: Henrico led the recycling surge, setting out more than 14.5 thousand tons of recyclable in the last fiscal year, compared to 10.5 thousand tons the previous year.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Wind chills reached minus 36 Fahrenheit (minus 38 Celsius) that night in January 2022 as the family from India set out on foot to meet a waiting van.
—Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
When her favorite author from childhood reemerges with a new book and a chance to win the only existing copy, Lucy sets out to win this bizarre competition filled with riddles and games.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
While the memorandum sets out a pragmatic framework for managing AI’s growth, translating these policies into effective action will require sustained commitment and resources.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Setout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setout. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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