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Meaning of makeup

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

makeup

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. An item's composition.

    Example: To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup.

  2. Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

    Example: She is wearing a lot of makeup.

  3. Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.

  4. A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.