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configured

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈfɪɡjɝd// UK //kənfˈɪɡəd// con·fig·ured

adj. set up or arranged in a specific way so that something, like a computer or a machine, works correctly for you.

adj. arranged or set up in a particular way to achieve a specific functional state. Often used as a participial adjective to describe software or hardware settings.


SIMPLE

The new laptop comes already configured for office use.

CONTEXTUAL

Once the router is properly configured, all your devices will connect to the internet automatically.

COMPLEX

The system was configured to prioritize security over speed, ensuring that every incoming packet underwent a rigorous verification process before being allowed onto the internal network.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'is' or 'remains'; frequently paired with the preposition 'for'.

Pitfall

The computer is configure for gaming.The computer is configured for gaming.When describing the state of the machine, use the past participle form 'configured' as an adjective, not the base verb.

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