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reset

Pronunciation: [riːˈsɛt]

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Learn how to use reset in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(verb) to make something start again by changing it back to its original state. When we reset a device, like a smartphone or a computer, we are clearing away any changes and starting fresh as if it is brand new.

Example

He decided to reset his computer to fix the problems it was having.

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She didn’t want to reset her phone because she was afraid of losing all her photos.

Example

How do I reset my tablet to its original settings?

Context: “games”

(verb) to start a game over from the beginning. When players reset the game, they erase their previous scores and begin again like it’s the first time they played.

Example

After the game ended, they chose to reset it and play again.

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They couldn’t reset the game because some settings were locked.

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Can we reset the game if we want to try again?

Context: “process”

(noun) the act of starting something over. When you do a reset, you refresh things so they can work properly or begin anew.

Example

The reset of the system helped it work much better.

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The reset did not fix the issues, and the problems still remained.

Example

What happens during a reset of the device?

How to pronounce reset

Pronunciation: [riːˈsɛt]

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