system configuration
US: ˈsɪstəm kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən
Definition

Definition of system configuration - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.complete setup of parts and settings that make a system workTECH.
  • The new software requires a different system configuration to run smoothly.

Adjective

technologyTECH.related to how parts in a system are arranged or setTECH.
  • She changed several system configuration options to improve the computer's performance.
blockage impediment standstill
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.

Expressions with configuration

configuration wizardn.
on-screen helper that guides users through step-by-step setup choices
The configuration wizard walked him through connecting the printer to the network.
configuration managementn.
organized control of system parts and changes during their life
Good configuration management prevents errors when deploying new software releases.
configuration filen.
computer document that stores settings controlling how a program or system works
Edit the configuration file carefully to change the server's default settings.
configuration managern.
software program used to control and track system setups
Our team installed a new configuration manager to automate server deployments.
configuration settingsn.
group of adjustable options that control how a system works
Open the configuration settings to change the language and notification options.
hardware configurationn.
arrangement and selection of physical components in a computer or device
The game requires a stronger hardware configuration than his old laptop has.
network configurationn.
setup and settings that decide how devices in a computer network connect
The administrator changed the network configuration to improve security.
absolute configurationn.
spatial arrangement of atoms around a chiral center
The absolute configuration of the molecule determines its optical activity.
electronic configurationn.
arrangement of electrons in an atom or molecule
The electronic configuration of oxygen is 1s² 2s² 2p⁴.
circuit configurationn.
specific arrangement and connection pattern of components in an electrical circuit
The engineer changed the circuit configuration to reduce power loss.

Terms related to system configuration

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
configurableconfigurationalconfiguresystematicsystematicallysystematicssystematistsystematizationsystematizesystemiccircuitconnection

Terms with system configuration included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
default settingn.
technology
prechosen configuration used by a system when no changes are made
quantum staten.
math model
configuration of a system specified by function, identifiers and eigen-solution
Network Information Servicen.
technology
directory service protocol for distributing system configuration data
service filen.
technology
computer configuration file describing how a background service runs on a system
system registryn.
technology
central database storing configuration settings for a computer system and programs

Examples of system configuration in a sentence

  • We need to replicate this system configuration on all servers.
  • The technician documented every system configuration change in the log.
  • System configuration settings must be locked before deployment.

View all translations of system configuration

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:configuration du système, de configuration système, ...
  2. German:Systemkonfiguration, Systemkonfigurations-, ...
  3. Italian:configurazione di sistema, di configurazione di sistema, ...
  4. Spanish:configuración del sistema, relativo a la configuración del sistema, ...
  5. Portuguese:configuração do sistema, de configuração, ...
  6. Chinese:系统配置, 系统配置的, ...
  7. Japanese:システム構成, システム構成の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَكْوين النِّظام, خَاصّ بِتَهْيِئَةِ النِّظَامِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּצוּרַת מַעֲרֶכֶת, שֶׁל תְּצוּרַת מַעֲרֶכֶת, ...
  10. Russian:конфигурация системы, системно-конфигурационный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:конфігурація системи, конфігураційний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रणाली विन्यास, सिस्टम विन्यास, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery

Helping millions of people and large organizations communicate more efficiently and precisely in all languages.
Products
Translate Text
Translate Documents
Translation in Context
Grammar Check
Synonyms
Conjugation
Free apps
Reverso for Mac/Windows
Reverso for iOS/Android
Reverso for Chrome/Edge
Offers
Reverso Premium
Reverso Corporate Translator
FAQ
|
Contact
|
About Reverso
|
Terms & Conditions
|
Privacy Settings
|
Privacy Policy
©2026 Reverso. All rights reserved.
English Chinese Dictionary|English Swedish Dictionary|English Romanian Dictionary|English Portuguese Dictionary|English Polish Dictionary|English Dutch Dictionary|English Korean Dictionary|English Japanese Dictionary|English Hebrew Dictionary|English Spanish Dictionary|English German Dictionary|English Arabic Dictionary|English Turkish Dictionary|English Russian Dictionary|English Italian Dictionary|English Ukrainian Dictionary|English French Dictionary|English Vietnamese Dictionary|English Bengali Dictionary|English Danish Dictionary|English Greek Dictionary|English Hindi Dictionary|English Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary|English Persian Dictionary|English Thai Dictionary|English Catalan Dictionary|English Czech Dictionary|English Hungarian Dictionary|English Khmer Dictionary