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Setup

Setup is a noun that defines the way something is arranged or planned:


  • You have a great setup for hosting people in your home. (noun)
  • The thief walked right into the setup. (noun)
  • Follow the setup instructions. (noun)


Set up

Set up is a verb and refers to the action of putting things in order or arranging them:


  • I finally set up my computer. (verb)


Set-up

Set-up is a noun (hyphenated compound) in British English.