setup (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtʌp/
Also written: set-up. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.
Definition
The way in which something is organized, arranged, or prepared, or the act of doing this.
Examples
The setup for the experiment was quite complex.
We need to discuss the setup of the new office.
The software installation includes a simple setup wizard.
How to Use setup
- setup for (prepositional phrase)
- The arrangement or preparation for a specific event or purpose. — "The setup for the wedding reception was beautiful."
- setup of (prepositional phrase)
- The way something is organized or arranged. — "The setup of the new computer system was completed."
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