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set-up

 noun
     
Related topics: Computers
set-up also set‧up
1 [countable usually singular] the way that something is organized or arranged:
the traditional classroom set-up
2 [countable usually singular] informal a dishonest plan that is intended to trick someone:
How do I know this isn't a set-up?
3TD [uncountable] the act of organizing something, such as a business or a computer system:
The IT department will assist you with installation and setup.
4 [countable] several pieces of equipment that work together in a system:
'Do you use the school darkroom?' 'No, I've got my own setup at home.'

➔ set up

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