configuration
kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən
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Definition of configuration - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
system setuparrangement of parts or elements in a system
  • The configuration of the solar system is fascinating.
arrangement layout setup
2.
computingTECH.process of setting up a computing environmentTECH.
  • Configuration of the software took several hours.
arrangement installation setup
3.
molecular structureTECH.arrangement of atoms in a moleculeTECH.
  • The configuration of water molecules is unique.
arrangement formation structure
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Expressions with configuration

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on-screen helper that guides users through step-by-step setup choices
The configuration wizard walked him through connecting the printer to the network.
organized control of system parts and changes during their life
Good configuration management prevents errors when deploying new software releases.
computer document that stores settings controlling how a program or system works
Edit the configuration file carefully to change the server's default settings.
software program used to control and track system setups
Our team installed a new configuration manager to automate server deployments.
group of adjustable options that control how a system works
Open the configuration settings to change the language and notification options.
arrangement and selection of physical components in a computer or device
The game requires a stronger hardware configuration than his old laptop has.

Origin of configuration

Latin, con (together) + figurare (to form)

Terms with configuration included in their meaning

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organization
put in a specific order or configuration
gaming structure
configuration created by a player in a game
technology
prechosen configuration used by a system when no changes are made
geography
map depicting land surface configuration and height
gaming
distinct configuration in video games affecting gameplay
technology
memory configuration using four channels for data transfer
arrangement
arrange into a new configuration or setup
technology
configuration for sharing resources over a network

Examples of configuration in a sentence

  • He studied the configuration of the ancient ruins.
  • The configuration was completed by the IT team.
  • Configuration errors caused the system to crash.
  • The configuration of the molecule was analyzed.
  • Scientists studied the configuration of the compound.

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  1. French:configuration, paramétrage, ...
  2. German:Konfiguration, Einrichtung, ...
  3. Italian:configurazione, impostazione, ...
  4. Spanish:configuración, ajuste, ...
  5. Portuguese:configuração, ...
  6. Chinese:配置, 构型, ...
  7. Japanese:構成, コンフィギュレーション, ...
  8. Arabic:تَهْيِئَة, إِعْداد, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּצוּרָה, קוֹנְפִיגוּרַצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:конфигурация, настройка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:конфігурація, налаштування, ...
  12. Hindi:विन्यास, कॉन्फ़िगरेशन, ...
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