Definitions

1. noun

A collection of ingredients, dishes, or food items, especially in a restaurant or kitchen.

“The chef spent hours preparing the mise for the dinner service.”

2. noun

A small quantity of something, especially a small amount of money.

“The movie ticket cost a few pence, just a little mise to see the show.”

3. noun

In photography, a term for the overall arrangement and balance of elements in a scene or composition.

“The photographer spent hours setting up the perfect mise for the landscape photo.”

4. verb

To place or arrange ingredients, dishes, or food items in a restaurant or kitchen.

“The chef mised the salad for the evening meal.”

5. verb

To arrange or set up the elements of a scene or composition in photography.

“The photographer mised the still life to get the perfect shot.”