Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

set-and-forget

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.95 in modern English

Syllables: set-and--for-get
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of a device setting, a strategy, etc.: configured a certain way and then left without further attention.

Example Sentences

"If you're using a set-and-forget compass, draw a big sigh of relief at this point. You can forget about adding and subtracting angles once you've set the declination and double-checked that you set it in the right direction."
"The set-and-forget trader is playing fundamental direction and is seeking very large moves of 150 to 300 pips. This trader doesn't want to sit and watch the screen but play the longer moves and forces behind forex."

Phrases

fire and forget

Frequently Paired Words

fire and forget

Questions

What does set-and-forget mean?: Of a device setting, a strategy, etc.: configured a certain way and then left without further attention.

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