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noun

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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the textbook's setup calls for a list of questions at the end of each chapter

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The current government could be defeated in a no-confidence vote that would set up a potential campaign as soon as November. Ian Bremmer, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024 Imhoff and the undercover detective set up a time and place to meet the following day. Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
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Think of it as a Thai twist on an otherwise classic British afternoon tea setup. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 That’s about $500 cheaper than buying a new bike directly through Peloton’s website, a purchase which includes delivery and setup. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for set up 

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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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