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reset

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈriːsɛt/

reset means: To put a device or system back into its starting state.

verb

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To put a device or system back into its starting state.

  • Please reset the timer.
  • I reset my phone after it froze.
  • Have you reset the system to its original settings?

How to use it: reset something to something (Reset the counter to zero.)

Similar words: reinitialize

Common phrases: reset the timer, reset a device, reset to zero

Questions about reset

What does reset mean?

To put a device or system back into its starting state.

What is reset in other languages?

Türkçe: sıfırlamak · Español: restablecer · Français: réinitialiser · Deutsch: zurücksetzen · Italiano: reimpostare · 日本語: リセットする

How do you pronounce reset?

It is pronounced /ˈriːsɛt/.

How do you use reset in a sentence?

Please reset the timer. I reset my phone after it froze.

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