Set at Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈæt
SET-at
sˈɛt/ /ˈæt
SET-at
Definition
To choose or fix something at a particular amount, value, or level. Often used to describe prices, times, or limits.
Usage & Nuances
'Set at' is formal and often used in business, finance, policy, or technical contexts ('set at $10', 'temperature set at 21°C'). Not used for physical placement—use 'put' or 'place' for that. Common confusion: 'set up' means to arrange, not to fix a value.
Spanish: fijar en - establecer enPortuguese (BR): definir em - fixar emPortuguese (PT): definir em - fixar emChinese (Simplified): 设定为 - 定为Chinese (Traditional): 設定為 - 定為Hindi: पर निर्धारित करना - पर सेट करनाArabic: تحديد عند - ضبط علىBengali: নির্ধারণ করাRussian: установить на - фиксировать наJapanese: 〜に設定する - 〜に決めるVietnamese: đặt ở - ấn định ởKorean: ~에 설정하다 - ~에 맞추다Turkish: olarak ayarlamak - olarak belirlemekUrdu: پر مقرر کرنا - پر طے کرناIndonesian: ditetapkan pada - disetel pada
Example Sentences
The price is set at $50.
basic
The meeting is set at 3 p.m.
basic
The speed limit is set at 60 kilometers per hour.
basic
The thermostat is set at a comfortable 22 degrees.
natural
Tuition fees are set at the same rate for all students.
natural
Bonus targets are set at ambitious levels this year.
natural