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configuration

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //kənˌfɪɡjɝˈeɪʃən// UK //kənfˌɪɡjʊɹˈeɪʃən// con·fig·u·ra·tion

n. the way that parts of something are arranged or put together. You often use this when talking about setting up a computer or a piece of equipment.

n. the particular arrangement or relative disposition of the parts or elements of a form or system. Often refers to the functional setup of hardware or software components.


SIMPLE

The computer has a special configuration for gaming.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician changed the server configuration to improve the website's loading speed for international users.

COMPLEX

The molecular configuration of the compound determines how it will interact with other chemicals during the experiment, making precise mapping essential for the study.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French configuration, from Latin cōnfigūrātiō. Morphologically configure + -ation.

Usage

Often used in technical contexts; the uncountable sense refers to the act of arranging, while the countable sense refers to a specific setup.

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