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   configuration

   /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form, figure, or combination: "the unrepeatable configuration of the stars at the moment of your birth"
   • ▪ 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"
   • ▪ the fixed three-dimensional relationship of the atoms in a molecule, defined by the bonds between them.
   • 2. 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 › dictionary › englishMeaning of configuration in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   a. : relative arrangement of parts or elements: such as. (1) : shape. (2) : contour of land. configuration of the mountains. (3) : functional arrangement. a small business computer system in its simplest configuration. b. : something (such as a figure, contour, pattern, or apparatus) that results from a particular arrangement of parts or components

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   a situation in which small changes are made to something, especially a computer system or software: Automatic configuration copies this file automatically. If it is not present, manual configuration will be necessary.

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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.

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

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   configuration. (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.

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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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   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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   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. configuration / kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən /

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of configure in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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    CONFIGURATION meaning: 1 : the way the parts of something are arranged; 2 : the way a computer system or program is prepared for a particular use.