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Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtʌp/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun equipment designed to serve a specific function
  2. noun the way something is organized or arranged
  3. noun an act that incriminates someone on a false charge

Etymology

Deverbal from set up.

In classic literature

Synonyms

apparatus

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
equipment
Narrower (hyponyms)
aerator, soda fountain, condenser, purifier, kipp's apparatus, titrator

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