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| make·up [ máyk ùp ] (plural make·ups) or make-up (plural make-ups) |
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1. cosmetics: cosmetic products, especially for the face, e.g. lipstick and mascara
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2. theatrical cosmetics: the cosmetics and costumes that actors wear to alter their appearance on stage
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3. appearance when made up: the appearance or effect produced by applying cosmetics, especially theatrical cosmetics, to the face
  He changed his makeup to reappear as an old man in the second act.
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4. applying actors' cosmetics: the work of applying actors' cosmetics and other appearance-altering accessories such as false hair
working in makeup
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5. combination of parts or qualities: the way parts or qualities combine or are arranged, especially in somebody's personality
Self-deprecation is an intrinsic part of her makeup.
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6. printing arrangement of type: the arrangement of typographical elements on a page
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7. education special exam: a special examination arranged for students who failed or missed the previous one
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