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setup

 

[ ˈsɛtʌp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer technology

The process of installing and preparing a computer system for use.

Synonyms

arrangement, configuration, installation

Examples of usage

  • The setup of the new software took longer than expected.
  • I need help with the setup of my new laptop.
Context #2 | Noun

event planning

The way in which things are organized or arranged for an event or activity.

Synonyms

arrangement, layout, organization

Examples of usage

  • The setup for the wedding reception was beautiful.
  • We need to discuss the setup for the conference.
Context #3 | Verb

general use

To prepare, arrange, or organize something for use or operation.

Synonyms

arrange, organize, prepare

Examples of usage

  • She set up the meeting with the clients.
  • He helped me set up my new phone.

Translations

Translations of the word "setup" in other languages:

🇵🇹 configuração

🇮🇳 सेटअप

🇩🇪 Einrichtung

🇮🇩 pengaturan

🇺🇦 налаштування

🇵🇱 konfiguracja

🇯🇵 セットアップ

🇫🇷 configuration

🇪🇸 configuración

🇹🇷 kurulum

🇰🇷 설정

🇸🇦 إعداد

🇨🇿 nastavení

🇸🇰 nastavenie

🇨🇳 设置

🇸🇮 nastavitev

🇮🇸 uppsetning

🇰🇿 орнату

🇬🇪 გართულება

🇦🇿 quraşdırma

🇲🇽 configuración

Word origin

The word 'setup' originated in the late 19th century as a noun derived from the verb 'set up'. It initially referred to the act of establishing or putting something in place. Over time, 'setup' evolved to also include the preparation or arrangement of various things, such as equipment, systems, or events. The term gained popularity in computer technology for the installation and configuration of software and hardware. Today, 'setup' is commonly used in everyday language to describe the process of getting things ready for use.

See also: beset, offset, onset, preset, reset, set, setback, setlist, settability, settee, setting, settings, settling, subset, unset.