setup
/ˈsɛtʌp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: setups
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.
Noun
Examples
The laboratory included an elaborate setup for measuring the energy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The fashion in which something is organized or arranged.
Noun
Examples
The classroom setup was simple and efficient.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “setup” mean?
Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.
Is “setup” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.