Getup vs. Outfit

Getup vs. Outfit — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Getup and Outfit

Getupnoun

A costume or outfit, especially one that is ostentatious or otherwise unusual.

Outfitnoun

A set of clothing (with accessories).

She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.

Getupnoun

(informal) A fight or altercation.

Outfitnoun

Gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose.

Getupnoun

(publishing) Layout and production style, as of a magazine.

Outfitnoun

Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.

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Getupnoun

a set of clothing (with accessories);

his getup was exceedingly elegant

Outfitnoun

(informal) A business or firm.

Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?

Outfitnoun

(sports) A sports team.

Outfitnoun

(statistics) An outlier-sensitive fit.

Outfitverb

(transitive) To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

"The expedition was outfitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

Outfitnoun

any cohesive unit such as a military company

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Outfitnoun

a set of clothing (with accessories);

his getup was exceedingly elegant

Outfitnoun

gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose

Outfitverb

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose;

The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities