[make.up] n (1821) 1 a: the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together: composition b: physical, mental, and moral constitution
2. a: the operation of making up esp. pages for printing b: design or layout of printed matter 3 a (1): cosmetics used to color and beautify the face (2): a cosmetic applied to other parts of the body b: materials (as wigs and cosmetics) used in making up or in special costuming (as for a play)
4: replacement; specif: material added (as in a manufacturing process) to replace material that has been used up "~ water"
5: a special examination in which a student may make up for absence or previous failure