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setup — the way in which something is organized, arranged, or structured

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the way in which something is organized, arranged, or structured

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

Example Sentences

  • My brother spent three hours perfecting his gaming setup, and now his chair squeaks louder than his speakers.
  • The scientist carefully checked the experimental setup before starting the test.
  • Wait, this whole surprise party was a setup? I thought it was just a normal dinner!

setup

NOUN

[/ˈsɛtˌʌp/]

the way in which something is organized, arranged, or structured

The stage setup took three hours before the concert began.
💡 Concept

The stage setup took three hours before the concert began.

The photographer carefully set up the lights and camera before the portrait session began. (set = put/place + up = into position → setup = an arrangement or preparation)
🧠 Mnemonic

The photographer carefully set up the lights and camera before the portrait session began. (set = put/place + up = into position → setup = an arrangement or preparation)

After the computer setup, the technician made a backup and completed the final wrap-up before leaving the office.
🎵 Rhyme

After the computer setup, the technician made a backup and completed the final wrap-up before leaving the office.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɛtˌʌp/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɛtˌʌp/

🌳Etymology

Rootset
Suffix-up

🎵Rhyme

backup
makeup
lineup

🔗Collocations

the current setup
a testing setup
sound setup
camera setup
it's a setup
business setup
game setup

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My brother spent three hours perfecting his gaming setup, and now his chair squeaks louder than his speakers.”

“The scientist carefully checked the experimental setup before starting the test.”

😄 Fun example

“Wait, this whole surprise party was a setup? I thought it was just a normal dinner!”

“We need to change the setup of the office to make more room for new employees.”

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