Makeup

noun

Word Frequency: 3.5

Definitions

1.nounAn item's composition.

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

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

"She is wearing a lot of makeup."

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

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

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