outset

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An onset; the beginning or initial stage of something.

   He agreed and understood from the outset, so don't bother explaining again.

2. 2
   noun

   the time at which something is supposed to begin

3. 3
   verb

   To cause (a design element) to extend around the outside of something else, the opposite of being inset.

Etymology

From out- + set, replacing earlier outsetting.