different between makeup vs contouring

English

Alternative forms

• make-up

Etymology

From the verb phrase make up.

Pronunciation

Noun

makeup (usually uncountable, plural makeups)

1. (uncountable) An item's composition.

   To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup.

2. (uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

   She is wearing a lot of makeup.

3. (manufacturing) Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.
   • 2005, William C. Whitman, William M. Johnson, John A. Tomczyk, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, page 1208:

     When the water level drops, the float ball drops with it and opens the valve to the makeup water supply.

4. (education) A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.

Usage notes

The alternative spelling make-up is favored by the Oxford Dictionary and thus is often considered to be British, while makeup, being preferred by Merriam Webster's dictionary, is the generally accepted American spelling.

Synonyms

• (composition): configuration, constitution, form; see also Thesaurus:composition
• (cosmetics): beauty products, cosmetics, product, slap, war paint

Hyponyms

• (cosmetics): See also Thesaurus:toiletry

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• upmake

English

Verb

contouring

1. present participle of contour

Noun

contouring (countable and uncountable, plural contourings)

1. the construction of contour lines through a matrix of points each having a known value of some variable
2. a technique in makeup using blush and bronzing powder to define contours on the face
3. the building up of muscles with exercise
4. walking along contour lines, usually to save energy or simplify navigation