The difference between Configuration and Makeup

When used as nouns, configuration means form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape, whereas makeup means an item's composition.


check bellow for the other definitions of Configuration and Makeup

  1. Configuration as a noun:

    Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

  2. Configuration as a noun:

    Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.

  3. Configuration as a noun:

    The way things are arranged or put together in order to achieve a result.

  4. Configuration as a noun (physics, chemistry):

    The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.

  5. Configuration as a noun (algebra):

    A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.

  1. Makeup as a noun (uncountable):

    An item's composition.

    Examples:

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

  2. Makeup as a noun (uncountable):

    Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

    Examples:

    "She is wearing a lot of makeup."

  3. Makeup as a noun (manufacturing):

    Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.

  4. Makeup as a noun (education):

    A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.