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
Examples of setout in a Sentence
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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New Atlas, 27 June 2025
On trash pickup days, cans should be set out the morning of, not the night before, officials said.
—Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025
Inspired by his strength, Brooke decided to skateboard across America in his honor
A few years ago, Brooke Johnson set out on a personal adventure: skateboarding from Los Angeles to Mexico.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 June 2025
The development of the Individualized Placement and Support model in the 1990s for persons with SMI moved forward the process of employment in mainstream workplaces, setting out a form and protocols for individual placements.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Verb
In this new study, researchers set out to find the biochemistry behind the link between high fructose intake and inflammation.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
On trash pickup days, cans should be set out the morning of, not the night before, officials said.
—Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025
Inspired by his strength, Brooke decided to skateboard across America in his honor
A few years ago, Brooke Johnson set out on a personal adventure: skateboarding from Los Angeles to Mexico.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 June 2025
The development of the Individualized Placement and Support model in the 1990s for persons with SMI moved forward the process of employment in mainstream workplaces, setting out a form and protocols for individual placements.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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“Setout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setout. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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