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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › configurationConfiguration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONFIGURATION is relative arrangement of parts or elements. How to use configuration in a sentence. Did you know?

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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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   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 meaning: 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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   When you position items into any spatial arrangement, you are creating a configuration, or specific shape. For example, scientists refer to the specific, bonded arrangement of atoms to make a molecule as a configuration.

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   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.

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   Definition of configuration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFIGURE | English meaning - Cambridge 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.

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    configuration. ( kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən) n. 1. the arrangement of the parts of something. 2. the external form or outline achieved by such an arrangement. 3. (Chemistry) physics chem. a. Also called: conformation the shape of a molecule as determined by the arrangement of its atoms.

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    Configure definition: to design or adapt to form a specific configuration or for some specific purpose. See examples of CONFIGURE used in a sentence.