For disambiguation of the acronym, see SET.
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Set has 464 separate definitions in the Oxford English Dictionary, the most of any English word; its full definition comprises 10,000 words making it the longest definition in the OED. Set may refer to:
In mathematics and science:
- Set, a collection of things in mathematics
- Set (computer science), a datatype that is a collection of values
In the arts:
- Set construction, dramatic settings for theatrical, movie and video production
- Set, the basic square formation in square dancing
- Musical set theory, for tone row and diatonic set theory
- DJ set, a musical performance by a DJ
- Set (Thompson Twins album)
In sport and games:
- Set (game), a card game
- Set, a unit of play in Tennis
- Set (darts), when one player wins three legs
Referring to a deity:
- Set (mythology), an ancient Egyptian deity
- Set (serpent god), a character in the Marvel Universe and Conan the Barbarian stories
Miscellaneous uses:
- Set and setting, coined by Timothy Leary to describe the mindset and location of hallucinogenic experiences
- seṭ root, a term of Sanskrit grammar
- Set (video game), a group of items that adds specific bonuses
- A group of youth or a gang, especially of the Crips or the Bloods
See also
- Seth, a character in the Bible
