Meaning of Makeup | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An item's composition.
   countable, uncountable, usually
2. Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
   countable, uncountable, usually
3. Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.
   uncountable, usually
4. A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.
   uncountable, usually
5. In a NIMCRUT, an amount distributed from the trust's income in subsequent years to make up for a present shortfall.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

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

“After the size and makeup of Congress was decided by the Founding Fathers, it was time to lawmake.”

“She is wearing a lot of makeup.”

“When the water level drops, the float ball drops with it and opens the valve to the makeup water supply.”

““Will I get a chance to take a makeup? My mother paid for the exam.””

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