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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONFIGURATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   configuration. noun. us / kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / kənˌfɪɡ.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. [ C ] formal. the particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things: We tried the furniture in different configurations to see which fit best. [ C or U ] computing specialized.

3. 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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › configurationConfiguration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of configuration. noun. an arrangement of parts or elements. “the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time” synonyms: constellation. see more. noun. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) synonyms: conformation, contour, form, shape. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Configuration."

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   to put together (a computer or computer system) by supplying, arranging, or connecting a specific set of internal or external components: My next laptop will be configured for gaming with a fast processor and lots of memory. to set up (a software program or device) for a particular computer, computer system, or task:

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   the way a software program or device is set up for a particular computer, computer system, or task; the specific settings for a program or device: configuration of your email program to work with your new ISP.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONFIGURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to arrange something or put its parts together in a particular form or arrangement: Online buyers can build their own version of the car: many of the company's customers configure their own vehicles. The marines used specially configured submarines. computing specialized.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONFIGURATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · A configuration is an arrangement of a group of things. [formal] ...Stonehenge, in south-western England, an ancient configuration of giant stones. [ + of] 2. uncountable noun. The configuration of a computer system is the way in which all its parts, such as the hardware and software, are connected together in order for the computer to work.