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reset

 

[ rɪˈsɛt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action

to set again or differently

Synonyms

reboot, reconfigure, restart.

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Word Description / Examples
reset

To clear settings or return a device or system to its original state.

  • I need to reset my password because I forgot it.
  • You should reset the router to fix the connection issues.
reconfigure

To change the setup or settings of a system or device.

  • We need to reconfigure the network settings for better performance.
  • Reconfigure your email account to sync with the new server.
restart

To turn something off and then on again, often used for computers and electronic devices.

  • If the application crashes, try to restart it.
  • I had to restart my tablet to apply the changes.
reboot

To restart a computer or operating system to refresh the system without changing settings.

  • After the software update, you need to reboot your computer.
  • Reboot the phone to see if the problem gets fixed.

Examples of usage

  • I need to reset my password
  • Let's reset the alarm for 7am

Translations

Translations of the word "reset" in other languages:

🇵🇹 

🇮🇳 

🇩🇪 

🇮🇩 

🇺🇦 

🇵🇱 

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 

🇪🇸 

🇹🇷 

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 

🇨🇿 

🇸🇰 

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 

🇮🇸 

🇰🇿 

🇬🇪 

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Etymology

The word 'reset' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning again and 'set'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century.

See also: beset, offset, onset, preset, set, setback, setlist, settability, settee, setting, settings, settling, setup, subset, unset.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,236, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.