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Reset (Verb)

Set to zero; "reset instruments and dials".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The game console had to be reset after the system update to work properly.
The mechanic expertly reset the dashboard instruments after replacing the faulty wiring.
The car's trip odometer needs to be reset after every fuel refill.
Reset the speedometer to zero so we can track our progress accurately.
Reset the flight controls to their default settings before proceeding with the pre-flight checks.

Set anew; "They re-set the date on the clock".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

We will reset the password as soon as possible if you forget it.
She had to reset the television after the power outage to get the cable working.
The nurse helped the patient reset their broken arm so it could heal properly.
The watch still wasn't keeping accurate time, so he decided to reset it again.
They will reset the thermostat in the building to conserve energy this winter.

Adjust again after an initial failure.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The team will reset their strategy after the product launch failed to meet sales expectations.
After the first prototype broke, the engineer had to reset the entire design process.
We need to reset our budget after realizing the initial funding was insufficient for the project.
The coach will reset the team's mindset for the rest of the season after their disappointing start.
The developer had to reset the algorithm after discovering a critical bug in the initial release.