configuration

noun

con·fig·u·ra·tion kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce configuration (audio)

ˌkän-,

-gə-ˈrā-

: 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

: something (such as a figure, contour, pattern, or apparatus) that results from a particular arrangement of parts or components

: the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space relations of the constituent atoms

: gestalt

personality configuration

configurational

kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shnəl How to pronounce configuration (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

ˌkän-

-gə-ˈrā-

adjective

configurationally adverb

configurative

kən-ˈfi-gyə-rə-tiv How to pronounce configuration (audio)

-ˈfi-gə-

ˌkän-

adjective

Example Sentences

We'll have to change the configuration of the system to accommodate the new server. the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome

Recent Examples on the Web In this respect, the SARS-CoV-2 virus acts like a chameleon – a master of disguise – by changing its body configuration and escaping recognition by the immune system.

Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Its theoretical cruise speed of 250 mph would deliver a range of 250 to 600 miles, depending on loading and configuration.

J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 Trend 5: Vulnerability management and configuration management will converge into one category.

Lisa Xu, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 With the 2023 Colorado, Chevy appears to have taken a leaf out of the Honda Ridgeline's book by only offering a single cab configuration and a standardized 131.4-inch wheelbase.

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 28 July 2022 The Crest is in the final stages of a $1.5 million renovation that includes a new lobby bar, other pop-up bars, and a new seating configuration that adds capacity (now 347 seats) and a new VIP area.

Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Oct. 2021 That district’s new configuration includes Lorain, Mercer, Van Wert, Paulding, Putnam, Henry Hancock, Seneca, Crawford, and Huron counties, and parts of Wood and Wyandot counties.

Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 18 July 2022 Most of those practices were just figuring out how to adapt those older songs into this new four-piece configuration.

Josh Chesler, SPIN, 5 Mar. 2022 Johnson said the new configuration will include six screens and continue the Classic Cinema tradition of a complete modernization of the venue, even including heated seats.

Hank Beckman, chicagotribune.com, 1 Mar. 2022 See More

configuration

noun

as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome

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structure
architecture
framework
infrastructure
shell
fabric
frame
skeleton
framing
shape
network
armature
profile
contour
lattice
edifice
outline
cage
chassis
cadre
silhouette
figure

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized a small business computer system in its simplest configuration

Synonyms & Similar Words

layout
formation
format
setup
arrangement
design
conformation
structure
plan
composition
setout
construction
scheme
build
makeup
constitution
getup

as in design

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest

Synonyms & Similar Words

layout
design
format
composition
arrangement
pattern
theme
motif
form
constellation
makeup
getup
ordonnance

as in shape

the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat

Synonyms & Similar Words

shape
form
geometry
fashion
conformation
figure
layout
design
contour
profile
cast
framework
outline
silhouette
shell
frame
arrangement
pattern
setup
organization
format
plan
skeleton
makeup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

material
composition
matter
stuff
substance
raw material

单词	configuration
释义	configuration noun con·fig·u·ra·tion kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən ˌkän-, -gə-ˈrā- 1 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 c : the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space relations of the constituent atoms 2 : gestalt personality configuration configurational kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shnəl -shə-nᵊl ˌkän- -gə-ˈrā- adjective configurationally adverb configurative kən-ˈfi-gyə-rə-tiv -ˈfi-gə- ˌkän- adjective Did you know? The term is very common in computer science and mathematics, and in scientific and technological fields in general. Thus, for example, two scientists won a 1962 Nobel Prize for their description of the configuration of the DNA molecule. Since then, researchers have studied what different configurations within the DNA strands mean and what they control, and genetic engineers have tried to configure or reconfigure DNA in new ways to prevent or treat diseases. Synonyms architecture armature cadre edifice fabric frame framework framing infrastructure shell skeleton structure See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We'll have to change the configuration of the system to accommodate the new server. the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome Recent Examples on the Web In this respect, the SARS-CoV-2 virus acts like a chameleon – a master of disguise – by changing its body configuration and escaping recognition by the immune system. Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Its theoretical cruise speed of 250 mph would deliver a range of 250 to 600 miles, depending on loading and configuration. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 Trend 5: Vulnerability management and configuration management will converge into one category. Lisa Xu, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 With the 2023 Colorado, Chevy appears to have taken a leaf out of the Honda Ridgeline's book by only offering a single cab configuration and a standardized 131.4-inch wheelbase. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 28 July 2022 The Crest is in the final stages of a $1.5 million renovation that includes a new lobby bar, other pop-up bars, and a new seating configuration that adds capacity (now 347 seats) and a new VIP area. Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Oct. 2021 That district’s new configuration includes Lorain, Mercer, Van Wert, Paulding, Putnam, Henry Hancock, Seneca, Crawford, and Huron counties, and parts of Wood and Wyandot counties. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 18 July 2022 Most of those practices were just figuring out how to adapt those older songs into this new four-piece configuration. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 5 Mar. 2022 Johnson said the new configuration will include six screens and continue the Classic Cinema tradition of a complete modernization of the venue, even including heated seats. Hank Beckman, chicagotribune.com, 1 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology earlier, "relative position of the planets," borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, "form, relative position of the planets," borrowed from Late Latin configūrātiōn-, configūrātiō "comparison, shaping," from Latin configūrāre "to shape, mold" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at configure First Known Use 1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Medical Definition configuration noun con·fig·u·ra·tion kən-ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrā-shən, ˌkän- 1 a : relative arrangement of parts or elements b : the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space relations of the constituent atoms 2 : gestalt personality configuration configuration noun 1 as in structure the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance structure architecture framework infrastructure shell fabric frame skeleton framing shape network armature profile contour lattice edifice outline cage chassis cadre silhouette figure 2 as in layout the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized a small business computer system in its simplest configuration Synonyms & Similar Words layout formation format setup arrangement design conformation structure plan composition setout construction scheme build makeup constitution getup 3 as in design the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest Synonyms & Similar Words layout design format composition arrangement pattern theme motif form constellation makeup getup ordonnance 4 as in shape the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat Synonyms & Similar Words shape form geometry fashion conformation figure layout design contour profile cast framework outline silhouette shell frame arrangement pattern setup organization format plan skeleton makeup Antonyms & Near Antonyms material composition matter stuff substance raw material
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