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makeup

or make-up

noun

  1. the way in which something is put together; composition; construction
  2. nature; disposition; constitution: to have a stolid makeup
    1. the way in which an actor is made up for a role, as with a costume, wig, greasepaint, powder, etc.
    2. the costumes, wigs, greasepaint, etc. so used
    1. cosmetics generally; rouge, lipstick, mascara, etc.
    2. the way in which these are applied or worn
  3. the arrangement of type, illustrations, etc. in a book, newspaper, page, etc.
  4. Informal a special test that a student takes to make up for a test missed or failed

adjective

of or for making up

See makeup in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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