uppsättningen

Uppsättningen is a Swedish noun with several related meanings, all linked to the idea of something being set up, arranged, or presented. It derives from uppsätta, meaning to set up. In its definite form uppsättningen it denotes the thing that has been arranged or staged, and it has several common uses.

In everyday language, uppsättningen can mean an arrangement or configuration of parts or objects, such as the uppsättningen av möblerna in a room or the overall setup of equipment. It can also refer to the complete hardware or software configuration for a task, though more technical terms like konfiguration or installation are often used in specialized contexts.

In the performing arts, uppsättningen commonly denotes a staged production—an opera, play, film, or television program as presented by a company. The word emphasizes the particular staging, including direction, set design, and cast, rather than the script alone or the performance in general.

In cultural or commercial contexts, uppsättning may refer to a set or collection offered as a unit, such as en uppsättning verktyg or en uppsättning böcker, meaning a curated collection of items.

In beauty and fashion, uppsättning is used for a hairstyle, specifically an updo where the hair is arranged and secured on or near the head.

The plural form uppsättningar exists for multiple sets or productions. The exact meaning is determined by context, with synonyms such as konfiguration, installation, produktion, and frisyr depending on usage.