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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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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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Following her Grammys performance, Charli will set out on an arena tour in select North American cities before headlining Primavera Sound 2025 in Barcelona this summer.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2025
Heading into the busiest week of the reporting period — more than 100 S & P 500 names are slated to post results — CNBC Pro set out to find which stocks analysts have become more bullish on ahead of the releases.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
So, the researchers set out to understand this lipocartilage better.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
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Verb
While expectations are growing of peace talks, the new Trump administration has not publicly outlined a road map to securing peace in Eastern Europe and navigating the conflicting demands set out by Kyiv and Moscow, nor how the rest of NATO will slot in.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Following her Grammys performance, Charli will set out on an arena tour in select North American cities before headlining Primavera Sound 2025 in Barcelona this summer.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2025
Heading into the busiest week of the reporting period — more than 100 S & P 500 names are slated to post results — CNBC Pro set out to find which stocks analysts have become more bullish on ahead of the releases.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
So, the researchers set out to understand this lipocartilage better.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Setout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setout. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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