ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: set up
1.
a. : carriage of the body ; especially : erect and soldierly bearing
b. : constitution , makeup
expert … in the determination of the physical and mental setup required for the combat aviator — H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
2.
a. : the assembly and arrangement of the tools and apparatus required for the performance of an operation
b. : the portion of an operation devoted to preparatory work ; especially : the preparation and adjustment of machines for an assigned task
3.
a. : a restaurant table setting or place setting often including bread and butter
b. : glass, ice, and mixer served to patrons who supply their own liquor in unlicensed premises
4.
a. : a camera position from which a scene is filmed ; also : the footage taken from one camera position
b. : the final arrangement of the set and properties for the filming of a scene
c. : the arrangement of performers, musicians, and broadcasting equipment for a radio or television program
5.
a. : the difference in level between the windward and leeward edges of a body of water
b. : the ratio between the strength of the black and the white television signal measured from the blanking signal and usually expressed as a percent
6.
a. : a position of the balls in billiards or pool from which it is easy to score or to make one's play
b. : a task or contest purposely made easy
c. : something easy to get or accomplish
d. : a game or match arranged with an opponent who can easily be defeated
e. : a boxer who engages in a match which he has no chance to win
f. : a ball so played (as in tennis) as to give one's opponent an opportunity for a scoring shot (as a smash return)
g. : a shot in which a volleyball is sent high into the air and close to the net in preparation for a spike by a teammate ; also : the player who makes such a shot
7.
a. : the manner in which the elements or components of a machine, apparatus, or mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system are arranged, designed, or assembled
b. : the relatively unchanging or dominating patterns within which political, social, or administrative forces operate : customary or established practice
c. : the structure of an organization
d. : facilities and material existing or specially created for a particular goal, service, or task
8. : project , plan , scheme