setup

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an arrangement of things that allows something to happen, or the process that prepares this arrangement:

[ C ] The novel's setup smacks of stereotype, but its heroine has a strong voice and a spine of steel.

[ U ] This television's excellent on-screen display make setup a breeze.

a situation that has been arranged for some purpose:

He’s in the sign business and has a nice setup with that.

an action that deceives someone in order to profit or get an advantage:

His family claims the trial was a setup from beginning to end.

the process of starting a business, project, service, etc.:

When planning a project, always allow enough time for the set-up.

The initial setup of the new equipment took longer than expected.

the way in which something is organized:

Under the new setup the department will have full responsibility for its own finances.

all the equipment or machines necessary for a particular purpose:

The PC in your office can become part of the home-audio setup in your den.

a situation in which people are tricked:

This whole thing smells like a setup to me.

relating to the start of a business, project, service, etc.:

When installing new programs, please refer to the setup manual.

We are still in the set-up phase of the project.