How Do You Spell RESET?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɛt] (IPA)

The word "reset" is commonly used in technology and engineering industries. It is spelled as /rɪˈsɛt/ using the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first syllable is pronounced as "rih" (/rɪ/), with a short "i" sound. The second syllable, "set", (/ˈsɛt/) will have a "eh" or "ehh" sound. The word refers to the process of restoring a device or system to its original condition. It is important to spell the word correctly to ensure clear communication and understanding in technical fields.

RESET Meaning and Definition

  1. Reset is a verb that refers to the action of restoring something to its original or default state. It involves changing the configuration or settings of a system or device to its initial conditions, typically in order to resolve issues or start fresh. Resetting often involves erasing any user-customized preferences and returning the system to its factory settings.

    In the realm of technology, reset frequently applies to computers, smartphones, or electronic devices. This can include actions such as restarting the device, performing a system restore, or executing a factory reset. By resetting a device, any software bugs, glitches, or errors are often resolved, bringing it back to its original functioning state. It also serves as a troubleshooting method, allowing users to resolve issues that may have arisen due to improper use or malfunction.

    Resetting can also be used in a broader context, beyond technology. For instance, it can refer to the act of restarting or initiating something anew. This might involve returning to a neutral or original position, as in resetting a circuit breaker, or restoring harmony in relationships by resetting expectations or boundaries. In these cases, reset embodies a sense of reestablishing equilibrium and starting fresh.

  2. • To set again; in Scotch law, to receive stolen goods.
    • The offence of receiving and keeping stolen goods.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of RESET

The word reset has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old French word receter, which means to cut off, remove, or set aside. The Old French term was a combination of the prefix re- (meaning again or back) and the verb ceter (meaning to cut off or to set). Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, eventually resulting in the word reset.

Similar spelling words for RESET

Plural form of RESET is RESETS

Conjugate verb Reset

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have reset
you would have reset
he/she/it would have reset
we would have reset
they would have reset

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been resetting
you would have been resetting
he/she/it would have been resetting
we would have been resetting
they would have been resetting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would reset
you would reset
he/she/it would reset
we would reset
they would reset

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be resetting
you would be resetting
he/she/it would be resetting
we would be resetting
they would be resetting

FUTURE

I will reset
you will reset
he/she/it will reset
we will reset
they will reset

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be resetting
you will be resetting
he/she/it will be resetting
we will be resetting
they will be resetting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have reset
you will have reset
he/she/it will have reset
we will have reset
they will have reset

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been resetting
you will have been resetting
he/she/it will have been resetting
we will have been resetting
they will have been resetting

IMPERATIVE

you reset
we let´s reset

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to reset

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was resetting
you were resetting
he/she/it was resetting
we were resetting
they were resetting

PAST PARTICIPLE

reset

PAST PERFECT

I had reset
you had reset
he/she/it had reset
we had reset
they had reset

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been resetting
you had been resetting
he/she/it had been resetting
we had been resetting
they had been resetting

PRESENT

I reset
you reset
he/she/it resets
we reset
they reset

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am resetting
you are resetting
he/she/it is resetting
we are resetting
they are resetting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

resetting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have reset
you have reset
he/she/it has reset
we have reset
they have reset

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been resetting
you have been resetting
he/she/it has been resetting
we have been resetting
they have been resetting

SIMPLE PAST

he/she/it reset

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