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Added 9 October 2026

reset

/ɹiːˈsɛt/ verb

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about reset at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To set back to the initial state.
To set to zero.
To adjust; to set or position differently.

noun

The act of resetting to the initial state.
The act of setting to zero.
A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.

noun

The crime of knowingly and dishonestly receiving stolen goods, or harbouring an outlaw.

verb

To receive and hide (stolen goods, or a criminal, etc.)

Origin

From re- + set.

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