settings
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈsɛtɪŋz// UK //sˈɛtɪŋz// set·tings
n. the controls or options on a device or computer program that let you change how it works. You use them to adjust things like volume, brightness, or privacy.
n. the adjustable parameters or configurations of a software application or electronic device. Often used in the plural to refer to the interface where these options are managed.
You can change the language in the app settings.
I had to adjust my privacy settings to control who could see my profile picture.
Advanced users often modify the default settings of their operating system to optimize performance and reduce unnecessary background processes.
Usage
Almost exclusively used in the plural when referring to technology or software controls.