2161 make-up Definition
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make-up Definition


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make-up
noun
    1a. Cosmetics such as mascara, lipstick, etc applied to the face, especially by women;
      Thesaurus: cosmetics, paint.
    1b. Cosmetics worn by actors to give the required appearance for a part;
    1c. The technique or skill of applying cosmetics;
    1d. . See also make someone up at make.
      Example: make-up bag
      Example: make-up artist
    2. The combination of characteristics or ingredients that form something, eg a personality or temperament.
      Example: Greed is not in his make-up
      Thesaurus: composition, arrangement, structure, substance, layout, configuration, construction, style; nature, disposition, constitution, character.
    3. printing.
      The arrangement of composed types, illustrations, etc into columns or pages. See also make up something under make.


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