Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The point of adjustment or setting of any mechanism.
- noun The position of any machine, or part of a machine, in which adjustment is most conveniently made.
- noun The point or place in a machine where adjustment is arranged for or is designed to take place.
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Examples
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I was also a bit scared of the whole "setting-point" instructions methylated spirits?
Jam crazy! Niki 2005
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I was also a bit scared of the whole "setting-point" instructions methylated spirits?
Archive 2005-01-01 Niki 2005
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Increase the heat and simmer for a further hour or until the jelly reaches setting-point.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Put a small plate in the freezer ready for testing the setting-point of the jelly.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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