* Describing a place: The setting of the story was a dark and stormy night in a remote village.
* Describing a time period: The setting of the play is 1920s Paris.
* Describing a context: The setting for the debate was the importance of environmental sustainability.
* Describing an arrangement: The setting of the table was elegant, with fine china and silver.
* Describing a configuration: The setting on the thermostat was too high, making the room unbearably warm.
You can also use "setting" as a verb, meaning to adjust or configure something:
* I set the alarm for 6:00 AM.
* She set the table for dinner.
* The technician set the machine to its highest speed.