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   Con·fig·u·ra·tion

   /kənˌfiɡ(y)əˈrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. an arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure, or combination: "the broad configuration of the economy remains capitalist"
   • ▪ the fixed three-dimensional relationship of the atoms in a molecule, defined by the bonds between them.
   • ▪ the arrangement or set-up of the hardware and software that make up a computer system: "the PC comes with a removable hard disk drive as part of the standard configuration"
   • ▪ another term for gestalt

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting the relative position of celestial objects): from late Latin configuratio(n-), from Latin configurare ‘shape after a pattern’ (see configure).

   Derivatives

   • 1. configurational adjective
   • 2. configurationally adverb
   • 3. configurative adjective

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   configuration: [noun] relative arrangement of parts or elements: such as. shape. contour of land. functional arrangement. something (such as a figure, contour, pattern, or apparatus) that results from a particular arrangement of parts or components. the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space ...

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   Configuration definition: the relative disposition or arrangement of the parts or elements of a thing.. See examples of CONFIGURATION used in a sentence.

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   CONFIGURATION definition: 1. the particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things: 2. the way in which all the…. Learn more.

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   configure: [verb] to set up for operation especially in a particular way.

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   configuration: 1 n an arrangement of parts or elements “the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time” Synonyms: constellation Types: show 9 types... hide 9 types... redundancy (electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component fails network topology , topology the ...

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   CONFIGURATION meaning: 1. the particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things: 2. the way in which all the…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconfiguration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   (formal or specialist) an arrangement of the parts of something or a group of things; the form or shape that this arrangement produces configuration of something The design is based on four configurations of squares.; There was a changing configuration of lights coming from the stadium. in a configuration The stars seemed to appear in a different configuration.

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   Configuration definition: . See examples of CONFIGURATION used in a sentence.

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    CONFIGURE definition: 1. to arrange something or put its parts together in a particular form or arrangement: 2. to…. Learn more.

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    5 meanings: 1. the arrangement of the parts of something 2. the external form or outline achieved by such an arrangement 3..... Click for more definitions.