— resettable , adj. — resetter , n.
v. /ree set"/ ; n. /ree"set'/ , v. , reset, resetting , n.
v.t.
1. to set again: to reset an alarm clock.
2. to set back the odometer on (an auto or other vehicle) to a lower reading: a used-car dealer charged with resetting his cars.
v.i.
3. to become set again: The alarm bell resets automatically.
n.
4. the act of resetting.
5. that which is reset.
6. a plant which is replanted.
7. a device used in resetting an instrument or control mechanism.
[ 1645-55; RE- + SET ]