initialsetting
nounUK /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈsɛtɪŋ/
US /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈsɛtɪŋ/
The first setup of something before it starts working.
The initial setting of the game makes it easy for beginners.
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2. The starting position of a machine's controls.
Check the initial setting of the thermostat before you leave.
3. The first adjustment made when preparing a device.
The initial setting of the camera was too bright.
4. The original choice chosen at the very start.
The initial setting for the alarm was six in the morning.