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setup \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s) Etymology: set up 1. a. : carriage of the body; especially : erect and soldierly bearing b. : constitution, makeup < expert … in the determination of the physical and mental setup required for the combat aviator — H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker > 2. a. : the assembly and arrangement of the tools and apparatus required for the performance of an operation b. : the portion of an operation devoted to preparatory work; especially : the preparation and adjustment of machines for an assigned task 3. a. : a restaurant table setting or place setting often including bread and butter b. : glass, ice, and mixer served to patrons who supply their own liquor in unlicensed premises 4. a. : a camera position from which a scene is filmed; also : the footage taken from one camera position b. : the final arrangement of the set and properties for the filming of a scene c. : the arrangement of performers, musicians, and broadcasting equipment for a radio or television program 5. a. : the difference in level between the windward and leeward edges of a body of water b. : the ratio between the strength of the black and the white television signal measured from the blanking signal and usually expressed as a percent 6. a. : a position of the balls in billiards or pool from which it is easy to score or to make one's play b. : a task or contest purposely made easy c. : something easy to get or accomplish d. : a game or match arranged with an opponent who can easily be defeated e. : a boxer who engages in a match which he has no chance to win f. : a ball so played (as in tennis) as to give one's opponent an opportunity for a scoring shot (as a smash return) g. : a shot in which a volleyball is sent high into the air and close to the net in preparation for a spike by a teammate; also : the player who makes such a shot 7. a. : the manner in which the elements or components of a machine, apparatus, or mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system are arranged, designed, or assembled b. : the relatively unchanging or dominating patterns within which political, social, or administrative forces operate : customary or established practice c. : the structure of an organization d. : facilities and material existing or specially created for a particular goal, service, or task 8. : project, plan, scheme |