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 Definitions of makeup  [ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft]  

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Definition of 'makeup' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) makeup
cosmetics for the face or some part of it:
eye makeup.

2.  makeup
a lotion, cream, or the like applied to the skin, esp. of the face, as to enhance or disguise its color.

3.  makeup
the application of cosmetics.

4.  makeup
the total ensemble of cosmetics, costumes, etc., used by a theatrical performer.

5.  makeup
the manner of being put together; composition.

6.  makeup
physical or mental constitution:
the makeup of a criminal.

7.  makeup
the act or process of arranging the type, illustrations, etc., on each page of a publication.

8.  makeup
the appearance of a page, as a result of such arrangement.

9.  makeup
an examination, assignment, or the like given to offset a student's previous absence or failure.

Etymology:  (1815–25)

Definition of 'makeup' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) makeup, make-up, war paint
cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance

2. (noun) makeup, make-up
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
"he missed the test and had to take a makeup"; "the two teams played a makeup one week later"

3. (noun) constitution, composition, physical composition, makeup, make-up
the way in which someone or something is composed


Definition of 'makeup' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) makeup
colored substances people wear on their faces to improve their appearance
She put on her makeup.; Why don't you ever wear makeup?



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