Pronunciation

/setˈlɪmənt/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of settling or the state of being settled; a permanent location or habitation.
   • Example: “After the long journey, they finally reached their new settlement.”
2. An agreement or arrangement reached between conflicting parties, often involving compensation or compromise.
   • Example: “The peace treaty brought an end to the territorial settlement.”
3. Financial reimbursement or payment, especially for damages or debts.
   • Example: “He received a substantial settlement from the insurance company.”
4. A layer of sediment or minerals that hardens over time, often forming part of a geological formation.
   • Example: “The ancient settlement was built on top of a thick limestone settlement.”

Verb

1. To come to a final decision or arrangement about a matter.
   • Example: “They are still in the process of settling their divorce.”
2. To arrange or establish oneself in a new place or situation.
   • Example: “The family decided to settle in a quiet countryside.”
3. (Informal) To pay or repay a debt or claim.
   • Example: “He quickly settled his bill at the restaurant.”

Phrases

• “Settle a dispute” means to resolve a disagreement.
• “Settling into a routine” refers to getting accustomed to a new schedule or environment.
• “Settlement offer” denotes a proposal to resolve a legal issue with a specific financial arrangement.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The archaeological team discovered artifacts from an early Bronze Age settlement.”
• Verb: “After months of searching, they finally found a suitable place to settle down.”
• Intransitive Verb: “The dispute was settled through mediation.”

Synonyms

• Agreement
• Arrangement
• Resolution
• Conciliation
• Accommodation
• Compromise
• Fixing
• Establishing
• Acquisition