Makeup

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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